sniffle

Definitions


[ˈsnɪfl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- sniff slightly or repeatedly, typically because of a cold or fit of crying
(e.g: Claire rubbed her nose, sniffling loudly)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: imitative; compare with snivel


[ˈsnɪfl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or sound of sniffing
(e.g: he was restraining his sniffles rather well)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: imitative; compare with snivel




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