sniff noun
ADJ. deep, good | loud
VERB + SNIFF give, let out She gave a loud sniff of disapproval. | hear | get, have, take to get a sniff of fresh air
PREP. between ~s ‘I'm sorry,’ he said between sniffs. | with a ~ ‘I'm fine,’ she said with a sniff. | ~ at The dog had a good sniff at the bushes around the garden.
PHRASES a sniff of disapproval > Note at SOUND
sniff verb
ADV. loudly She wiped her eyes and sniffed loudly. | deeply | a little | carefully, delicately | appreciatively He sniffed appreciatively. ‘Smells delicious. What is it?’ | disapprovingly, disdainfully, disparagingly | suspiciously | back The woman sniffed back her tears.
PREP. at The dog sniffed at his shoes.
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