English · Body & Health
sniff
/snɪf/
[/snɪf/]
breathe in quickly through the nose
Intermediateverb
Definition
To breathe in quickly and audibly through the nose, often to smell something or because of a cold. It can also be a noun for this action.
Example
She bent down to sniff the flowers.
She bent down to sniff the flowers.
Etymology
Of imitative origin, echoing the sound of sniffing.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for smelling things and for a runny nose.