sniffer

noun sniff·er

: someone who sniffs a drug or other substance in order to become intoxicated

: a dog that is trained to find people, illegal drugs, explosives, etc., by recognizing and following scents

Full Definition of SNIFFER

: one that sniffs; especially : one who takes drugs illicitly by sniffing

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