sniffing

[US]/[ˈsnɪfɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈsnɪfɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of sniffing.; The habit of sniffing.
v.To inhale through the nose.; To search for information by examining data or networks.; To detect a smell.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of sniffing.

Phrases & Collocations

sniffing around

sniffing dog

sniffing out

sniffing salt

sniffing the air

sniffing loudly

sniffing a cold

sniffing deeply

sniffing evidence

Example Sentences

the dog was sniffing the ground for any scent.

he admitted to sniffing glue as a teenager.

the customs agent noticed someone sniffing suspiciously.

she was sniffing back tears during the sad movie.

the security team was sniffing around for illegal activity.

the child was sniffing a flower with delight.

he was sniffing the air, trying to identify the smell.

the detective was sniffing out clues at the crime scene.

the horse was sniffing the other horses in the stable.

she was sniffing around for a good deal at the market.

the lab technicians were sniffing the samples for contaminants.

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