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Sniff
snɪf
- draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
"his dog sniffed at my trousers"
- draw in (a scent, substance, or air) through the nose
"Miranda sniffed the heavy perfume of the lilies"
- investigate covertly, especially in an attempt to find out confidential or incriminating information about someone
"a couple of journalists are sniffing around"
- discover something by investigation
"he made millions sniffing out tax loopholes for companies"
- an act or sound of sniffing
"he gave a sniff of disapproval"
- an amount of air or other substance taken up by sniffing
"his drug use was confined to a sniff of amyl nitrite"
- a hint or sign
"they're off at the first sniff of trouble"
- a small chance
"the Olympic hosts will at least get a sniff at a medal"