Associations to the word «Snivel»

Wiktionary

SNIVEL, verb. To breathe heavily through the nose; to sniffle.
SNIVEL, verb. To whine or complain, whilst crying.
SNIVEL, noun. The act of snivelling
SNIVEL, noun. Nasal mucus; snot

Dictionary definition

SNIVEL, noun. Whining in a tearful manner.
SNIVEL, noun. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested).
SNIVEL, verb. Talk in a tearful manner.
SNIVEL, verb. Snuff up mucus through the nose.
SNIVEL, verb. Cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!".

Wise words

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