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Definition sniff around in British English

sniff around phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to try to find out information

Example

Military police have been sniffing around the bars.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
2

to try to persuade someone to have a sexual relationship with you

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
Definition sniff around in British English