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sniffing

/snɪfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sniffing mean?

verb

The act of inhaling or smelling something, often in a curious or investigative manner. To examine or investigate something by smell.

Example

"She began sniffing around the room, trying to find the source of the strange smell."

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