English noun: snuffle | |||
1. | snuffle (act) the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) | ||
Synonyms | sniffle, snivel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | ||
English verb: snuffle | |||
1. | snuffle (perception) sniff or smell inquiringly | ||
Synonyms | snuff | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | smell | ||
2. | snuffle (body) snuff up mucus through the nose | ||
Synonyms | snivel | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breathe in, inhale, inspire | ||
3. | snuffle (body) cry or whine with snuffling | ||
Samples | Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!. | ||
Synonyms | blub, blubber, sniffle, snivel | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cry, weep | ||