"Snifter" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
a small glass used for sniffing or savoring wine or other spirits
To catch or gather information or odors in a quick or repeated way, usually by smelling very carefully.<br><br>Example: "The dog began sniffing the air to detect any signs of food."<br><br>To investigate or search for something carefully, usually secretly.<br><br>Example: "The police started sniffing out the crime scene to gather evidence."<br><br>To inhale or take quick and deep breaths of the air, usually because of illness, anxiety, or excitement.<br><br>Example: "She was sniffing anxiously, awaiting the news of her exam results."
Sniffled (verb) means to sniff or sneeze repeatedly, often due to an allergic reaction, cold, or sinus problem, making a characteristic hissing or snuffling sound.
A soft, gentle sound, especially of mucous coming out of the nostrils when a person is catching a cold.
To snuffle or sniffling means to breathe with a gently sternativo noise, as when one is crying, suffering from a cold, allergy, or a runny nose. It describes a sound, usually indicating that someone is in an emotional state or has congestion.
The verb "sniffs" is the third person singular simple present tense of the verb "to sniff", which means to breathe in air or particles into the nostrils, often to perceive a smell or a scent.
Smelling or giving a slight smell, pertaining to something unpleasant.<br><br>Example: "A sniffy garage with a strong gasoline smell".<br><br>(Rare or informal).
To snigger means to smile secretly or in a scornful way, often while hiding one's mouth behind one's hand or as if to stifle a laugh, usually at something considered foolish or unfortunate. It can also imply mocking or contempt.
Laughter, often in a forced or awkward manner, especially at something considered embarrassing or ridiculous. It is often characterized by a barely audible whisper or stifled snort of laughter.
A verb meaning to cut or remove a portion of something, often with scissors or a small knife.<br><br>Example: She snipped the hair to the right length with the scissors.
A snipe is a noun that refers to a type of wading bird with long, slender legs and a long bill. It is a type of shorebird, scientifically known as Gallinago gallinago. Snipes are found in wetland areas worldwide, where they feed on small insects, worms, and other small invertebrates.<br><br>In other contexts, "snipe" can also refer to a type of hunting shot that hits a target with a high, arcing trajectory, often used in sports shooting or hunting.<br><br>Additionally, the term "to snipe" can also be used as a verb, meaning to shoot or target with a high-angle shot, often from a concealed location, typically with a gun. This is often used in the context of hunting or competition shooting.