Snuffled: meaning, definitions and examples
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snuffled
[ หsnสf.ษld ]
sound or noise
To snuffle means to make a sound like a snort, often associated with a nose that is obstructed. It can refer to the act of sniffing repeatedly, usually because of a cold or allergies. This word can also imply a gentle or quiet sound made while inhaling through the nose.
Synonyms
sniffle, snort, snuffle, wheeze.
Examples of usage
- She snuffled softly as she tried to breathe through her cold.
- The puppy snuffled around the garden looking for treats.
- He snuffled his way through the book, occasionally pausing to blow his nose.
- The child snuffled while watching the sad movie.
Translations
Translations of the word "snuffled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น resfolegou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเค เคธเฅ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคฒเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schniefte
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengendus
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะณะฝัะฒ ะฝะพัะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ pociฤ gnฤ ล nosem
๐ฏ๐ต ้ผปใใใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท renifla
๐ช๐ธ sonรณ por la nariz
๐น๐ท burnunu รงekmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋ฅผ ํ์ฉ์ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุจ ุฃููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกลupal
๐ธ๐ฐ nasiakol
๐จ๐ณ ๆฝ้ผปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokukal
๐ฎ๐ธ sniffa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑัะฝัะฝ ัะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burunla nษfษs almaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sonรณ por la nariz
Etymology
The word 'snuffle' dates back to the 16th century and comes from the Middle English word 'snufflen', which is a combination of 'snuff' and the diminutive suffix '-le'. 'Snuff' itself comes from the Old English 'snoof', meaning to snort, inhale, or sniff. The development of the word reflects a continuous evolution in the language as sounds associated with breathing and smelling became encapsulated in this term. The act of snuffling is often characterized by its soft, repetitive noises, which are typically made when experiencing nasal congestion or when an animal is foraging for food. This etymological history highlights the physical and sensory associations that have influenced the meaning of the word through the ages, linking it closely with perception and the biological functions of breathing.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,633, 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.
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