English Explanatory Dictionary

sniffle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
  2. To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
noun
  1. The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnɪf.əl/ en-us-sniffle.ogg /ˈsnəf.əl/

Word forms

sniffle sniffles sniffling sniffled

Etymology

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

Related words

snivel snuff snuffle

Derived words

asniffle sniffler snifflingly sniffly
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