sniff meaning and definition

SNIFF noun

Definition of sniff (noun)

1. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
   • synonyms: snuff

SNIFF verb

Definition of sniff (verb)

1. perceive by inhaling through the nose
   • "sniff the perfume"
   • synonyms: whiff
2. inhale audibly through the nose
   • "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
   • synonyms: sniffle