Sniffle has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
2
The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.
Verb
1
cry or whine with snuffling
"Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
2
inhale audibly through the nose
"the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
3
To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
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