Sniffle: meaning, definitions and examples
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sniffle
[ หsnษชf(ษ)l ]
when having a cold
To sniff slightly or repeatedly, as from a head cold or in a situation where one is trying to hold back tears. Sniffling is often accompanied by a runny nose and a slight noise made by breathing in quickly through the nose.
Synonyms
blubber, sniff, snivel, snuffle
Examples of usage
- He sniffled and wiped his nose with a tissue.
- She sniffled, trying to hide the fact that she was crying.
- The child sat quietly, sniffling and looking miserable.
sound made while sniffing
A sniffing sound made when someone is trying to hold back tears, clear their nose, or due to a cold. It is a soft, quick intake of breath through the nose, often accompanied by a slight noise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She heard a sniffle from the next room.
- His sniffles were audible even from across the table.
Translations
Translations of the word "sniffle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น resfriadinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schniefen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengendus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฟัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pociฤ ganie nosem
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท renifler
๐ช๐ธ resollar
๐น๐ท burnunu รงekmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฉ์ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดูู
๐จ๐ฟ popotahovat
๐ธ๐ฐ sopliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ smrkati
๐ฎ๐ธ sniffa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑััะฝ ัะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แแก แแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burun รงษkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ resollar
Word origin
The word 'sniffle' dates back to the early 18th century and is believed to be an imitative formation, reflecting the sound of a slight nasal intake. It is often associated with colds, allergies, or emotional responses. The act of sniffing repeatedly or holding back tears has been a common human behavior for centuries, and 'sniffle' captures the essence of this action.