sniff

Definitions


[snɪf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
(e.g: his dog sniffed at my trousers)


Phrases:
- not to be sniffed at

Origin:
Middle English: imitative


[snɪf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or sound of sniffing
(e.g: he gave a sniff of disapproval)


Phrases:
- not to be sniffed at

Origin:
Middle English: imitative




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