sniff
Senso (English)
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- To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- To perceive vaguely.
- To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
- To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- (slang) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.
Synonyms
get scent of
follow a scent
smell at
get a whiff
blow nose
catch scent
Frequenza
Pronunciato come (IPA)
/snɪf/
Etimologia (English)
In summary
From Middle English sniffen, of imitative origin.
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