Snivel: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe crying and complaining in a weak or annoying way, usually accompanied by a runny nose.

• After losing the game, he started to snivel about how unfair it was

This word is used for gentle, quiet cries or low, feeble sounds often made when someone is scared, hurt, or in discomfort.

• The dog was lost and began to whimper softly in the rain

This word describes making sniffing noises, often due to crying or having a cold and a runny nose.

• He snuffled quietly in the corner, trying not to draw any attention

This word is used when someone is crying loudly and uncontrollably, often in a way that seems exaggerated or overly emotional.

• She was blubbering so much after the movie that people were staring at her

when someone is crying or whimpering in a self-pitying way

• After losing the game, he started to snivel about the unfair referee decisions

when someone is making a high-pitched, complaining sound; often seen as annoying or childish

• The children were whining about not getting ice cream

when someone is expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

• She was complaining about the long wait times at the doctor's office

when someone is expressing dissatisfaction in a low, often muttering voice; it can imply a degree of persistent annoyance

• He was grumbling about his workload all day