Snivel has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
whining in a tearful manner
2
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
Verb
2
snuff up mucus through the nose
3
cry or whine with snuffling
"Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
4
To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)