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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of sniff
noun
- An instance of sniffing. Example: She gave the flowers a quick sniff to check they were real.
- A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose
- A brief perception, or tiny amount.
- Cocaine.
verb
- To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something. Example: I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off.
- To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt. Example: "He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him.
- To perceive vaguely Example: I can sniff trouble coming from the basement.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something. Example: This opportunity is not to be sniffed at.
- To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
interjection
- A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.