adj
Meaning 1
Having lost the sense of smell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, nonstandard
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
snoof
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verb
Meaning 2
To sniff around, usually in the search for food.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
Probably coined by Galsworthy (see quotations).
Perhaps an alteration of sniff or snuff; or perhaps a blend of snort + sniff.