Sniffle: meaning, definitions and examples

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sniffle

 

[ หˆsnษชf(ษ™)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

sniff, snivel, snort, snuffle

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resfriadinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคเค˜เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schniefen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฟั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pociฤ…ganie nosem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renifler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resollar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burnunu รงekmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›Œ์ฉ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดู‡ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popotahovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sopliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๅ™Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smrkati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniffa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun รงษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: sniff, sniffer.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,134, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.