snuffle

(noun, verb)

noun

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

Similar word(s): sniffle, snivel

Definition categories: act, breathing, respiration, ventilation

verb

1. sniff or smell inquiringly

Similar word(s): snuff

Definition categories: perception, smell

2. snuff up mucus through the nose

Similar word(s): snivel

Definition categories: body, inhale, inspire

3. cry or whine with snuffling

Similar word(s): blub, blubber, sniffle, snivel

Definition categories: body, cry, weep