Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sniff-out
phrasal verb
/snɪf aʊt/
Definition
To discover or find something by using one’s sense of smell, or metaphorically, to detect or identify something covertly.
Examples
- The detective managed to sniff out the hidden clues that led to the suspect.
- She has a knack for sniffing out the best deals when shopping.
- Dogs are trained to sniff out drugs at the airport.
Meaning
Sniff-out refers to the act of uncovering or bringing to light information or something hidden, often through keen observation or intuition.
Synonyms
- detect
- uncover
- discover
- ferret out
- root out
