Sniveler: meaning, definitions and examples

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sniveler

 

[ ˈsnɪv.əl.ər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

derogatory term

A sniveler is a person who whines or complains excessively, often in a sneaky or cowardly manner. This term is typically used in a derogatory context to describe someone who lacks strength or fortitude, preferring to complain rather than confront issues directly.

Synonyms

complainer, crybaby, grumbler, moaner, whiner.

Examples of usage

  • The sniveler in the group always finds something to complain about.
  • Stop being such a sniveler and take responsibility for your actions.
  • He was branded a sniveler after constantly grumbling about the rules.
  • Her sniveler attitude annoyed everyone during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "sniveler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclamador

🇮🇳 रोनेवाला

🇩🇪 Heulsuse

🇮🇩 cengeng

🇺🇦 плакун

🇵🇱 maruda

🇯🇵 泣き虫

🇫🇷 pleurnichard

🇪🇸 llorón

🇹🇷 sızlanıcı

🇰🇷 울보

🇸🇦 بكاء

🇨🇿 naříkalo

🇸🇰 plačúň

🇨🇳 爱哭的人

🇸🇮 jokec

🇮🇸 grátari

🇰🇿 жылаушы

🇬🇪 ტირილი

🇦🇿 ağlayan

🇲🇽 llorón

Etymology

The word 'sniveler' comes from the verb 'snivel,' which has its origins in Middle English as 'snyvelen', meaning to cry or whine. This verb likely derives from the Old Norse 'snifa', which means to sniffle or to breathe in. Over time, 'snivel' evolved to describe both the action of sneezing or sniffing and the related behavior of whining or complaining craftily. The '-er' suffix is commonly used in English to form nouns that refer to a person associated with a specific action or behavior. As such, 'sniveler' denotes someone who often engages in the act of sniveling, encapsulating both a physical and emotional aspect of complaining. By the 19th century, it had solidified its use in informal or colloquial language, often used with a negative connotation to demean the character of an individual known for excessive whining or cowardice.