sniff

• Substantivo que designa a ação de inspirar pelo nariz para detectar, perceber ou sentir um cheiro ou odor.

A noun referring to the act of inhaling through the nose to detect or sense an odor.

1. Sensing an odorA2formal

   The act of inhaling through the nose to detect a smell.

   Cheirada

   • He took a sniff of the freshly baked bread.
   • One sniff of the perfume told her it was expensive.
   • The dog gave a quick sniff of the ground.

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2. Inhalation soundA2informal

   A short, audible breath taken through the nose, often indicating a cold or emotion.

   Fungada

   • She gave a loud sniff and wiped her nose.
   • I heard a sniff from the back of the room.
   • His sniff was a sign of his allergies acting up.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de inspirar ar pelo nariz com som, geralmente para detectar um cheiro ou limpar as narinas.

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling air audibly through the nose, typically to detect a smell or to clear the nasal passages.

1. Perceive by inhaling through the noseA2formal

   To smell something by taking air in through the nose, often to detect an odor.

   Cheirar

   • The dog sniffed the ground to find the trail.
   • She sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
   • He sniffed the air and recognized the scent of rain.

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2. Inhale audibly through the noseA2informal

   To draw air into the nose in a way that makes a sound, often due to a cold, crying, or trying to clear the nose.

   Fungar

   • He sniffed loudly because of his allergies.
   • She sniffed back her tears during the sad movie.
   • Stop sniffing and blow your nose.

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Variantes phrasalsniff out