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to sniff around
[phrase form: sniff]
01
to investigate or learn new or secret information about a particular thing or person
Dialect
American
American
Examples
The detective decided to sniff around the crime scene for clues.
02
to try to romantically or professionally pursue someone
DialectAmerican
American
InformalExamples
You really believe she 's sniffing around you because she's attracted to you and not your money.
