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Meaning of sniffle in English
Pronunciation
/ˈsnɪfəl/
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Verb
sniffle
Etymology
mid 17th century: imitative; compare with snivel
Definitions
1.
cry or whine with snuffling
Examples
« Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess! »
2.
inhale audibly through the nose
Examples
« the sick student was sniffling in the back row »
Noun
sniffle
Definitions
1.
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)