niffed

Example:He sniffed the air for any trace of smoke.

Definition:To take a quick, shallow breath, often for a brief olfactory sampling.

Example:She sniffled and tried to dry her tears.

Definition:To make a short snuffling sound when breathing through the nose, often due to a cold or in response to an offensive smell.

Example:He flicked his nose slightly in disgust.

Definition:To move or wave suddenly and briefly, especially with the nose when making a quick breath.