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sniffing
verb
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Divide sniffing into syllables:

sniff · ing

How to pronounce sniffing:

Definition of sniffing:

sniffing (verb):
to inhale through the nose especially for smelling
to inhale through the nose in short audible breaths

Synonyms for sniffing:

inhalesmelling

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