American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sniffed

IPA transcription: [s'nɪft]

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Verb

  • perceive by inhaling through the nose

    “sniff the perfume”

  • inhale audibly through the nose

    “the sick student was sniffling in the back row”

Usage examples

  • Forepaugh heard of this and sniffed an opportunity to one-up Barnum.