sniffle.
To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
Meaning & usage
To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
Her dad heard her sniffling and passed her a handkerchief.
To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
He sniffled a pathetic apology.
Where this word comes from
From sniff + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare snivel.
The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.
I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.
Where this word comes from
From sniff + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare snivel.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.