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sniffing around

/ˈsnɪfɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

sniff aroundverb

sniffing around

Gerund

sniffed around

Past Simple

sniffed around

Past Participle

sniffing around

Gerund

/snɪf əˈraʊnd/

Translations

The detective decided to sniff around the suspect's neighborhood.

Детектив решил вынюхивать в районе подозреваемого.

Additional translations

Definitions

To investigate or search for information, often in a secretive or nosy manner.

The journalist decided to sniff around the company's financial records to uncover any hidden scandals.

To explore or examine something by smelling, often used in reference to animals.

The dog began to sniff around the garden, searching for any interesting scents.

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