sniffing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb perceive by inhaling through the nose
    sniff; whiff.
    • sniff the perfume
  2. verb inhale audibly through the nose
    sniff; sniffle.
    • the sick student was sniffling in the back row

WordNet


Sniff"ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Physiol.) A rapid inspiratory act, in which the mouth is kept shut and the air drawn in through the nose.

Webster 1913