Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 21 compound words that contain sniff. The most common are listed below. Open sniff in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- sniff testAn inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.
- sniff outTo find (something) by using the sense of smell.
- scratch and sniffCoated with a substance that releases an odor when scratched.
- re-sniffAlternative form of resniff: To sniff again.
- sniff aroundInvestigate; inspect; look for information.
- bell sniffA contemptible person.
- sniff testsplural of sniff test: An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.
- sniff upTo sniff (something) in; to snort (something); to smell (something).
- nothing to sniff atAlternative form of nothing to sneeze at: Something that is decent, acceptable, or worthwhile.
Compound words 21
- sniffleTo make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
- snoofTo sniff around, usually in the search for food.
- resniffTo sniff again.
- sniffariA walk on which a dog is taken and allowed to explore the environment by sniffing.
- sniffishsniffy; disdainful; haughty.
- sniffestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of sniff
- sniffeththird-person singular simple present indicative of sniff: To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- snifflesthird-person singular simple present indicative of sniffle: To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
- sniffersplural of sniffer: One who sniffs.
- snifflingpresent participle and gerund of sniffle