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| sniff [ snif ] |
verb (past and past participle sniffed, present participle sniff·ing, 3rd person present singular sniffs) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb breathe in through nose: to breathe in through the nose quickly, briefly, and audibly, e.g. in smelling something or to prevent mucus from dripping, or smell something by breathing in quickly
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2. transitive verb suspect something: to have a suspicion of something, especially something bad
 sniff trouble
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noun (plural sniffs) |
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1. brief inhalation: an instance or sound of sniffing
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2. suspicion: a hint or suspicion, especially of something bad
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| [14th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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