'Sniffing' definitions:
Definition of 'Sniffing'
From: GCIDE
- Sniffing \Sniff"ing\, n. (Physiol.) A rapid inspiratory act, in which the mouth is kept shut and the air drawn in through the nose. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Sniffing'
From: GCIDE
- Sniff \Sniff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sniffedor Snift; p. pr. & vb. n. Sniffing.] [OE. sneven; akin to snivel, snuff; cf. Dan. snive to sniff. See Snuff, v. t.] To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, or contempt. [1913 Webster]
- So ye grow squeamish, gods, and sniff at heaven. --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]