to draw air through the nose in short, audible inhalations.

to clear the nose by so doing; sniffle.

to smell by short inhalations.

to show disdain, contempt, etc., by or as by sniffing.

to perceive by or as by smelling

to sniff a scandal.

to inhale through the nose

to sniff the air.

an act of sniffing; a single, short, audible inhalation.

the sound made by such an act.

a scent or odor perceived

a sniff of perfume.

verb

hold nose

verb

detect , inhale , inspire , nose , scent , smell , snift , snuff , snuffle , whiff , breath , smell.--n. snuff , sniffle , snoop