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noun

sniffing

noun
1
The act or sound of inhaling through the nose repeatedly.
"The constant sniffing in the room told her he had a cold."

How to Use Sniffing

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In plain EnglishRepeated short inhales through the nose.

Common pairings
sniffing sound stop sniffing

Word Forms

sniffings plural

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The constant _____ in the room told her he had a cold.

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