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sniffing

UK
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
sniffing around
sniffing out

Translations

sniffingnoun
sniffings
pl
Her constant sniffing during the meeting was distracting to everyone.
Son reniflement constant pendant la réunion dérangeait tout le monde.
Additional translations
reniflageInformatique, réseaux : capture ou analyse de paquets de données.
fouinageSens courant dans le registre familier ou péjoratif : action de fouiller ou d’enquêter discrètement.
Synonyms
scenting
snuffling
inhaling
whiffing
nosing
sniffingadjective
more sniffing
Comp.
most sniffing
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "sniffing equipment") to denote relation to the activity of sniffing.
de reniflageSurtout en contexte technique ou scientifique.
Engineers installed sniffing sensors along the pipeline to detect gas leaks.
Les ingénieurs ont installé des capteurs de reniflage le long du pipeline pour détecter les fuites de gaz.
Synonyms
sniffling
prying
inquisitive
snooping
nosey
nosy
sniffy
scenting
scent-detecting
smelling
sniffinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe someone or something that is actively sniffing or able to detect scents, e.g., "a sniffing dog".
The sniffing hound quickly located the hidden truffle.
Le chien reniflant a rapidement localisé la truffe cachée.
Synonyms
probing
investigating
whiffing
inhaling
snooping
nosing
scenting
smelling
sniffling
sniffverb

sniffing

Gerund

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
reniflerAvec une nuance de mépris ou de désapprobation.
snifferEmploi courant surtout pour une substance inhalée par le nez; registre familier.
Synonyms
smell
snuffle
whiff
scent
inhale
nuzzle

Definitions

sniffingnoun
The act of drawing air audibly up the nose, often to detect a smell or clear the nasal passages.
Her constant sniffing during the meeting was distracting to everyone.
The act of investigating or examining something closely, often in a secretive or suspicious manner.
The detective's sniffing around the crime scene led to a crucial breakthrough in the case.
The practice of monitoring or capturing data packets travelling over a computer network, typically to obtain information.
Unauthorized sniffing of Wi-Fi traffic can compromise users' privacy.
sniffingadjective
Relating to, intended for, or involving the action of sniffing.
Engineers installed sniffing sensors along the pipeline to detect gas leaks.
sniffinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or characterized by the act of sniffing.
The sniffing hound quickly located the hidden truffle.
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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