3 entries under this word

Sniff

Snĭff, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [M. H. Ger. snieben, N. H. Ger. schnieben. See SNUFF.] To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff. Swift.

Snĭff, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. 1. To draw in with the breath through the nose.

Sense 2. To perceive as by sniffing; to snuff; to scent; to smell; as, to sniff danger.

Snĭff, n.

noun

n. Perception by sniffing; that which is taken by sniffing; as, a sniff of air.