sniff
Quick nasal intake
To sniff is to draw air audibly through the nose—either to smell something She sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh or as an involuntary response to crying or congestion.
A sniff is such an inhalation.
To sniff at something is to show disdain: He sniffed at the suggestion.
Sniffing also describes inhaling substances for their effects: sniffing glue, sniffing cocaine.
To sniff out is to discover by investigation: Reporters sniffed out the scandal.
Pleasant distinctive smell
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- whiffBrief, faint smell
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
bouquet · essence · incense · musk · pungency · stench · reek · cologne
Draw air in
- breathe inTake air into lungs
- draw inAttract and involve
- snortNoisy nasal exhale
- huffPetulant mood burst
gasp · take in · deep breath · air · lung · nasal · nostril · intake
One who pries
- pryLever or snoop
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- investigateSeek facts systematically
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
nosy · probe · uncover · dig · sleuth · suss out · ferret out · scout
Hostile dismissive feeling
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- sneerScornful expression
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
disapproval · condescension · superiority · snobbish · aloof · disdainful · uppity · scoff
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
mucus · phlegm · stuffy · clogged · blocked · decongestant · menthol · vapor rub
Minute remnant or pursue
- detectNotice or discover
- canineOf or like dogs
- bloodhoundScent-tracking dog breed
- trackingMonitoring location over time
scent trail · drug dog · bomb dog · search · hunt · follow · contraband · narcotics
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
odor · bouquet · essence · incense · musk · pungency · stench · reek · cologne · fumes
inhale
Draw air in
- breathe inTake air into lungs
- draw inAttract and involve
- snortNoisy nasal exhale
huff · gasp · take in · deep breath · air · lung · nasal · nostril · intake
snoop
One who pries
- pryLever or snoop
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- investigateSeek facts systematically
suspicious · nosy · probe · uncover · dig · sleuth · suss out · ferret out · scout · check out
scorn
Hostile dismissive feeling
dismissive · disapproval · condescension · superiority · snobbish · aloof · disdainful · uppity · scoff · huff
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- tissueDisposable soft paper
handkerchief · mucus · phlegm · stuffy · clogged · blocked · decongestant · menthol · vapor rub · snuffle
trace
Minute remnant or pursue
- detectNotice or discover
- canineOf or like dogs
- bloodhoundScent-tracking dog breed
tracking · scent trail · drug dog · bomb dog · search · hunt · follow · contraband · narcotics · evidence
sob
Convulsive weeping
snivel · whimper · choke up · teary · grief · sadness · blubbering · tissue · trembling · overcome
- sniff outDetect by smelling
- scratch and sniffRub-activated scent coating
- sniffer dogsCanines trained to locate substances
- sniff testInformal credibility check
- sniffing outDetecting through investigation
- drug sniffing