noun
- the act of inhaling audibly through the nose
- the practice of inhaling vapors from substances to get intoxicated
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of sniff; inhaling audibly through the nose
Examples
- The dog was sniffing around the garden looking for treats.
- She kept sniffing because of her cold.
- He was sniffing the flowers in the bouquet.
- The constant sniffing in the classroom was distracting.
- The detective was sniffing out clues at the crime scene.
- Stop sniffing and blow your nose properly.