English noun: sniffle | |||
1. | sniffle (act) the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) | ||
Synonyms | snivel, snuffle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | ||
English verb: sniffle | |||
1. | sniffle (body) cry or whine with snuffling | ||
Samples | Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!. | ||
Synonyms | blub, blubber, snivel, snuffle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cry, weep | ||
2. | sniffle (body) inhale audibly through the nose | ||
Samples | The sick student was sniffling in the back row. | ||
Synonyms | sniff | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breathe in, inhale, inspire | ||