Definition of Sniff

1. Noun. Sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose.

Exact synonyms: Snuff
Generic synonyms: Smell, Smelling
Derivative terms: Snuff, Snuff

2. Verb. Perceive by inhaling through the nose. "Sniff the perfume"
Exact synonyms: Whiff
Generic synonyms: Smell
Also: Sniff Out
Derivative terms: Sniffer

3. Verb. Inhale audibly through the nose. "The sick student was sniffling in the back row"
Exact synonyms: Sniffle
Generic synonyms: Breathe In, Inhale, Inspire
Derivative terms: Sniffer, Sniffle

Definition of Sniff

1. v. i. To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt.

2. v. t. To draw in with the breath through the nose; as, to sniff the air of the country.

3. n. The act of sniffing; perception by sniffing; that which is taken by sniffing; as, a sniff of air.

Definition of Sniff

1. to inhale audibly through the nose [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Sniff

1. 1. To draw in with the breath through the nose; as, to sniff the air of the country. 2. To perceive as by sniffing; to snuff, to scent; to smell; as, to sniff danger. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sniff

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snickery
snicket
snickets
snicking
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snide
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snies
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sniffishly

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