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Meaning of sniffle in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsnɪfəl/

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  1. 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. 2. inhale audibly through the nose

    Examples

    • « the sick student was sniffling in the back row »
  3. Noun

    sniffle

    Definitions

    1. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

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