sniff

US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/
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1.

draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop the nose from running, or to express contempt

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The dog began to sniff at the stranger's shoes.
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She gave a disdainful sniff at his suggestion.
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1.

an act or sound of sniffing

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He gave a quick sniff of the air.
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I heard a little sniff from the corner of the room.
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