sniffle
noun
1. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
Similar word(s): snivel, snuffle
Definition categories: act, breathing, respiration, ventilation
Sentences with sniffle as a noun:
- I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.
verb
1. cry or whine with snuffling
- Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!
Similar word(s): blub, blubber, snivel, snuffle
Definition categories: body, cry, weep
2. inhale audibly through the nose
- the sick student was sniffling in the back row
Similar word(s): sniff
Definition categories: body, inhale, inspire
Sentences with sniffle as a verb:
- Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet.