sniff

Betekenis (Engels)

Verb

1. (ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
2. (transitive) To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
3. (transitive) To perceive vaguely.
4. (intransitive) To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
5. To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
6. To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
7. (UK, slang) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.

Noun

1. (countable) An instance of sniffing.
2. (countable) A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose.
3. (colloquial, countable) A brief perception, or tiny amount.
4. (slang, uncountable) Cocaine.
5. (countable, slang) A toddler or young child.

Intj

A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.

Concepten

ruiken

👃

snuffelen

rieken

luchtje

snuiven

besnuffelen

gesnuffel

Synoniemen

smell

👃

scent

sniffle

whiff

kiss

😗

snort

inhale

snuff

breathe

snuffle

smell out

inhalation

puffing

breath

nose

👃

nuzzle

snifter

wind

listen

get scent of

nose out

follow a scent

olfaction

?

get wind of

sense

gasp

smell at

feel

sneeze

sniffing

draw

get a whiff

snivel

snore

detect

breathe in

blow nose

suck

taste

to

aspirate

catch scent

inbreathe

hint

insufflation

hear

Vertalingen

renifler

schnüffeln

flairer

👃

husmear

annusare

👃

olfatear

sentir

👃

riechen

👃

oler

👃

cheirar

👃

μυρίζω

fiutare

olorar

👃

ensumar

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/snɪf/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: sniffen

In summary

From Middle English sniffen, of imitative origin.

Zinnen

Did the dog sniff anyone out yet ?

Heeft de hond al iemand weggegooid?