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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepeated short inhales through the nose.
Common pairings
sniffing sound
stop sniffing
Word Forms
sniffings plural
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