Definition of sniff

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  • sniff is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • sniff is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of sniff

  • sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. snuff
  • perceive by inhaling through the nose (verb)

    Examples

    1. sniff the perfume

    Synonyms

    1. whiff
  • inhale audibly through the nose (verb)

    Examples

    1. the sick student was sniffling in the back row

    Synonyms

    1. sniffle

See definition of sniff in Merriam Webster