noun
snuff
An intake of air through the nose.
The dog gives a quick snuff and follows the scent.
Etymology
The breathing word imitates or evokes drawing air through the nose. It is separate from the candle-wick word, despite their shared spelling.
More examples
- With a snuff, she checks whether the milk smells sour.
- He takes a sharp snuff before blowing his nose.
- The puppy investigates my shoes with several curious snuffs.
Forms
snuff · snuffs
Similar words
- sniff
- The usual word for a short intake through the nose.
- inhalation
- Any drawing in of air, through the nose or mouth.