sniff

B2
Pronunciation
/snɪf/
/snɪf/
/snəf/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance of sniffing.

Example Sentences
  • She gave the flowers a quick sniff to check they were real.
2 Definition

A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose

3 Definition

A brief perception, or tiny amount.

4 Definition

Cocaine.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.

Example Sentences
  • I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off.
2 Definition

To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.

Example Sentences
  • "He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him.
3 Definition

To perceive vaguely

Example Sentences
  • I can sniff trouble coming from the basement.
4 Definition

To be dismissive or contemptuous of something.

Example Sentences
  • This opportunity is not to be sniffed at.
5 Definition

To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.

6 Definition

To inhale drugs in powder form (usually cocaine) through the nose.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.