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Sniff

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Meanings of Sniff

Verb

  • To take a quick breath in through your nose to smell something.
  • To make a sound when you breathe in through your nose, often when you're sad or sick.
  • To notice something by smelling it.

Noun

  • An instance of sniffing.
  • A tiny bit of something that you smell.
  • A small amount of air you take in through your nose.

Explanation of the word: Sniff

Sniffing is when you take a quick breath through your nose to smell something. Like when you want to smell a yummy cookie!

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Related Words

scent breathe detect curious

Translations for the word: Sniff

hindi
सूंघना

soonghna

सूंघ

soongh

सूंघना

soonghna

   

Sample Sentences

  • The cat will sniff around to find its toy.
  • I sniff the fruit to see if it's ripe.
  • Dogs sniff to learn about other animals.
  • We sniff the air to see if it smells good.
  • She sniffed the flowers in the garden.

Mini Blog for the word: Sniff

Sniff's Adventure

In a cozy little town, there lived a curious puppy named Sniff. Sniff had the most amazing nose! Every day, he would wander around, sniffing flowers, cookies, and even the funny smell of muddy puddles.

One sunny afternoon, Sniff caught a whiff of something delicious. It was a picnic! With his nose leading the way, he followed the yummy scent to find a group of children sharing sandwiches and lemonade.

Sniff wagged his tail and joined the fun, proving that sometimes, a good sniff can lead to the best adventures!

What will you sniff out today?

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Sniff

What does 'sniff' mean?
The word 'sniff' means to breathe in through your nose quickly, often to smell something.
How do you pronounce 'sniff'?
You pronounce 'sniff' like this: snif, rhyming with 'if'.
What is the origin of the word 'sniff'?
The word 'sniff' comes from the Old English word 'snyfian', which means to smell.
What is the meaning of 'sniff' in Bengali?
The word 'sniff' in Bengali is 'নাক টেনে শোনা' (Nāk ṭēnē śōnā).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Sniff

Fact: Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and can sniff out things from miles away!
Proverb: Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. (This means it's okay to be curious, but be careful!)
Quote: "The nose knows." - Unknown