/snɪf/
noun
An instance of sniffing.A quantity of something that is inhaled through the noseA brief perception, or tiny amount.Cocaine.verb
To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.To perceive vaguelyTo be dismissive or contemptuous of something.To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.To inhale drugs in powder form (usually cocaine) through the nose.interjection
A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.