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Translations

sniffverb

sniffed

Past Simple

sniffed
Past Simple
sniffed
Past Participle
sniffing
Gerund
UK
/snɪf/
US
/snɪf/
The dog sniffed the ground, searching for the scent of the rabbit.
Le chien a reniflé le sol, à la recherche de l’odeur du lapin.
Additional translations
snifferEmploi courant surtout pour une substance inhalée par le nez; registre familier.
reniflerAvec une nuance de mépris ou de désapprobation.
Synonyms
nuzzle
smell
inhale
snuffle
whiff
scent

Definitions

sniffverb
To inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect a smell.
The dog sniffed the ground, searching for the scent of the rabbit.
To express disapproval or contempt by inhaling audibly through the nose.
She sniffed at the suggestion, clearly unimpressed by the idea.
To perceive or detect by or as if by smelling.
He sniffed the air, trying to determine if dinner was ready.
To take in a small amount of a substance through the nose.
He sniffed the powder cautiously, unsure of its effects.
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