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Definition sniff out in British English

sniff out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to find something through smell

Example

This dog sniffed out 400 pounds of cocaine.

Synonyms and related words
come across come on run across catch olfactory palate
2

to discover something

Example

Record companies are keen to sniff out new bands.

Synonyms and related words
find out read up on hear of
Definition sniff out in British English