on the sniff
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Meaning · English
In search of a sex partner.
Register: 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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “on the sniff” mean?
In search of a sex partner.
Is “on the sniff” formal or informal?
on the sniff is generally slang, vulgar.