sniff
//snɪf//
Verb
sniffInfinitive
sniffPresent tense
sniffedPast tense
sniffedPast participle
sniffingPresent participle
sniffsThird-person singular
1
To draw air audibly through the nose, especially to detect a smell or as a result of crying or having a cold.
The dog sniffed the air to catch the scent.
2
To smell something by drawing air through the nose.
The dog sniffed the flowers in the garden.
3
To express contempt or disdain by making a short audible inhalation through the nose.
She sniffed at his suggestion and walked away.
Noun
1
An act or sound of drawing air through the nose.
She gave a loud sniff and wiped her nose.
2
A small amount of air or a substance inhaled through the nose.
She took a sniff of the fresh coffee.