sniffle

/'snifl/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act or sound of breathing in repeatedly through the nose, especially when it is congested or when one is crying. It refers to the audible inhalation often associated with a cold or light weeping.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To inhale or breathe in audibly through the nose, especially in short, repeated breaths. This is typically done to clear or suppress a runny nose or to hold back tears.
    • To cry or whimper lightly with such audible inhalations.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun:

    • I could hear the constant sniffle of the child with a cold.
    • She tried to hide her sadness, but a little sniffle gave her away.

  • Verb:

    • He sniffled throughout the meeting because of his allergies.
    • The upset toddler sniffled quietly in the corner.
Advanced Usage and Nuance
  • The verb "sniffle" often implies a minor, ongoing, or somewhat subdued action, unlike a single, strong "sniff." It is commonly associated with the symptoms of a common cold or with restrained crying.
  • "to have the sniffles": This common phrase means to have a slight head cold, characterized by a runny or stuffy nose.
    • I think I'm getting the sniffles; my nose won't stop running.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sniffly (adjective): Characterized by or prone to sniffing.
    • She felt sniffly and tired all day.
  • Sniff (verb/noun): A single, typically sharper inhalation through the nose, which can be to detect a smell or to clear the nose. "Sniffle" suggests repeated, softer actions.
  • Snivel (verb): To cry and sniffle in a whining or complaining way, often implying tearful self-pity.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Snuffle, snivel.
  • Verb: Snuffle, snivel, whimper.
Related Phrases
  • Stop sniffling: A common admonishment to someone who is audibly inhaling, often due to crying or a cold.
    • "Here's a tissue, please stop sniffling," her mother said.
Noun
  1. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
Verb
  1. inhale audibly through the nose
    • the sick student was sniffling in the back row
  2. cry or whine with snuffling
    • Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!

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