Associations to the word «Sniffle»

Wiktionary

SNIFFLE, verb. (intransitive) To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing because of a runny nose.
SNIFFLE, noun. The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.

Dictionary definition

SNIFFLE, noun. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested).
SNIFFLE, verb. Cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!".
SNIFFLE, verb. Inhale audibly through the nose; "the sick student was sniffling in the back row".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley