Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nosing
verb
/ˈnoʊ.zɪŋ/
Definition
The action of using the nose to explore or investigate something.
Examples
- The dog was nosing around the bushes, searching for a hidden toy.
- She spent the afternoon nosing through antique stores for unique finds.
- He was nosing into her business, trying to gather information about her plans.
Meaning
Nosing often refers to the act of sniffing or exploring scents, especially in a context where one is assessing or identifying something based on its smell.
Synonyms
- sniffing
- probing
- exploring
- investigating
- searching
