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sniffing

/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/

sniffing around

sniffing out

sniffingnoun

sniffings

Translations

нюхание

The dog's sniffing was very loud.

Нюхание собаки было очень громким.

вынюхивание

The detective's sniffing around the crime scene was thorough.

Вынюхивание детектива на месте преступления было тщательным.

Additional translations

шмыгание

принюхивание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sniffingadjective

more sniffing

Comp.

most sniffing

Super.

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "sniffing equipment") to denote relation to the activity of sniffing.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or involving the action of sniffing.

Engineers installed sniffing sensors along the pipeline to detect gas leaks.

Synonyms

sniffinggerund / present participle

/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to describe someone or something that is actively sniffing or able to detect scents, e.g., "a sniffing dog".

Definitions

Engaged in or characterized by the act of sniffing.

The sniffing hound quickly located the hidden truffle.

Synonyms

sniffverb

sniffing

Gerund

sniffed

Past Simple

sniffed

Past Participle

sniffing

Gerund

/snɪf/

Translations

нюхать

The dog likes to sniff around the garden.

Собака любит нюхать в саду.

вынюхивать

He tried to sniff out the truth about the situation.

Он пытался вынюхивать правду о ситуации.

Additional translations

шмыгать

фыркать

сопеть

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sniffnoun

Definitions

An act or sound of drawing air through the nose to detect a smell or clear the nose.

She took a sniff of the flowers to enjoy their fragrance.

A small amount or indication of something.

He didn't get a sniff of the promotion he was hoping for.

An inhalation or dose of a powdered drug, especially cocaine, taken through the nose.

He offered her a sniff of cocaine backstage.

sniffadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for the act of sniffing; used only before a noun.

The engineer performed a quick sniff test to check for gas leaks.

sniffinterjection

Definitions

Used to represent the action or sound of someone sniffing, often indicating emotion such as disdain, sorrow, or self-pity.

"Sniff!" she said, wiping away a tear.