What is the meaning of sniff?

noun

  • Sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose.

verb

  • Perceive by inhaling through the nose.
    • usage: "sniff the perfume"
  • Inhale audibly through the nose.
    • usage: "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
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