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sniff at

phrasal verb

Definition of sniff at

: to show dislike or disapproval of (something) especially because one thinks it is not important or worthy of respect
  • Some people sniff at the idea of using fake flowers.
  • It's not a big profit, but it's not to be sniffed at.
  • Your accomplishment is nothing to sniff at.

Word by Word Definitions

sniff play

  1. : to inhale through the nose especially for smelling

  2. : to take air into the nose in short audible breaths

  3. : to show or express disdain or scorn

  1. : an act or sound of sniffing

  2. : a quantity that is sniffed

See the full definition of sniff

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  1. Nglish: Translation of sniff at for Spanish speakers

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