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on the sniff

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In search of a sex partner.

UK, slang, vulgar

Examples

“But the fact that online “dating” was a euphemism for ACTION, the same way as walking into a bar is a sign⟳ that you're out on the sniff, suited me just fine.”
“Ed stayed leaning in and after signalling to the others to do the same, he inclined his head towards the girls at the adjacent table. 'West End's heaving with that sort⟳ on a Saturday night,' he said. 'Office girls out on the sniff.'”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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