niffer
/ˈnɪfər/
verb
- To sniff or smell something, especially in a quick or curious manner.
- He niffered the old book, enjoying the scent of aged paper and ink.
- She niffered the milk carton to see if it had gone sour.
- The rabbit niffered the air cautiously before stepping out of its burrow.
noun
- A person who sniffs or smells something, often in a curious or investigative way.
- The dog was a keen niffer, always checking every corner of the yard.
- My little sister is a niffer; she smells every flower before she picks it.
- The detective was known as a niffer for his habit of sniffing out clues at crime scenes.