Definition of 'sniffle'

Noun

1. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
      Synonyms: snuffle snivel

Verb

1. cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
      Synonyms: snivel blubber blub snuffle
2. inhale audibly through the nose; "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
      Synonyms: sniff

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