noun
Meaning 1
One who sniffs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
sniffer
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Sound
Pronunciation
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General-American: /ˈsnɪfɚ/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɪfə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: S N IH1 F ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The nose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 3
A software or hardware tool for intercepting and logging network traffic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
a person who sniffs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English sniff Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English sniffer From sniff + -er.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Portuguese: farejador — one who sniffs
- Polish: sniffer — a mechanism for intercepting and logging network traffic
- Portuguese: sniffer — a mechanism for intercepting and logging network traffic