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Word entry · 5 letters

sniff

Best crossword clue

"Smell with the nose"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /snɪf/Part of speech verb, nounSorted ffinsStarts with SEnds with F1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. inhale audibly through the nose

Word origin

From Middle English sniffen, of imitative origin.

Used in a sentence

  • The dog sniffed around the park, searching for a nice scent.
  • I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off.
  • Carrot ran past him to get to the barrel first, and peered down at the cowering Catweazle. “No rats, Dad,” he said. “What's that terrible pong, then?” said Mr Bennett, sniffing.

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