Looking for the meaning of the word SNIFFS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNIFFS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sniff
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
Short Definition:draw up air audibly through nose to detect smell
Examples:- his dog sniffed at my trousers
- ‘You're behaving in an unladylike fashion,’ sniffed Mother
Word: Sniff
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
snɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act or sound of sniffing
Short Definition:act or sound of sniffing
Examples:- he gave a sniff of disapproval
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