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sniffle

verb
/ˈsnɪf.əl/CA/ˈsnəf.əl/

Etymology

From sniff + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare snivel.

  1. inherited from sniffen
  2. suffixed as sniffle — “sniff + le”

Definitions

  1. To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.

    • Her dad heard her sniffling and passed her a handkerchief.

  2. To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.

    • He sniffled a pathetic apology.

  3. The act, or the sound of sniffling

    The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.

    • I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.

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Derived

asniffle, sniffler, snifflingly, sniffly

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA