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Draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
“Nothing will stop him trying to sniff out chances.”
To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something
“And I would see people subtly sniff the air and then their own clothing, not sure whether it was themselves that were smelling slightly off or not.”
To notice, detect or see with one's senses, especially the eyes
Draw in a specified direction by creating a vacuum
To shed tears, especially from being emotional
An amount of air or other substance taken up by sniffing
“She heard his sniff of disbelief, but she didn't let that deter her.”
An act or sound of sniffing
“He was answered with what sounded like a sniff and a smothered sob.”
A hint or sign of something
“At the first sniff of trouble, Ironside should have sent out a senior officer to report back.”
A very small trace of something
“The first sniff of sunshine and suddenly stodgy sandwiches or hearty soups aren't what we feel like having for lunch.”
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