Sniff ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Sniff ( verb )

1. Smell or inhale something through the nose.
2. Take a short inhale through the nose, typically to smell something.
3. Show disapproval or contempt through one's nose.

Origin:

Middle english: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. He sniffed the flowers to smell their fragrance.
2. She sniffed the milk to check if it was sour.
3. He sniffed the air to detect any danger.
4. She sniffed the book to see if it had a musty smell.
5. He sniffed in disapproval at the mess in the room.

(As a noun)

Sniff ( noun )

1. Smell or inhale something through the nose.
2. Take a short inhale through the nose, typically to smell something.
3. Show disapproval or contempt through one's nose.

Origin:

Middle english: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. He sniffed the flowers to smell their fragrance.
2. She sniffed the milk to check if it was sour.
3. He sniffed the air to detect any danger.
4. She sniffed the book to see if it had a musty smell.
5. He sniffed in disapproval at the mess in the room.