verb
- past tense of sniff; drew air audibly up through the nose
- past tense of sniff; smelled something by drawing air through the nose
- past tense of sniff; showed contempt or disdain
Usage: informal
Examples
- She sniffed because of her cold.
- The dog sniffed the ground for treats.
- He sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
- The detective sniffed around for clues.
- She sniffed at his suggestion dismissively.
- The child sniffed back tears after falling.
- I sniffed the flowers in the garden.