sniff round
sniff
snɪf
snif
round
raʊnd
rawnd
British pronunciation
/snˈɪf ɹˈaʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "sniff round"in English

to sniff round
[phrase form: sniff]
01

to attempt to learn new or secret piece of information about something or someone

Dialectbritish flagBritish
sniff aroundamerican flagAmerican
example
Examples
He was sniffing round town looking for anyone who knew her.
02

to attempt to pursue someone as a romantic or professional interest

InformalInformal
example
Examples
He was sniffing round her all afternoon.
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