Snuffly: meaning, definitions and examples

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snuffly

 

[ ˈsnʌf.li ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing sound

Snuffly refers to a sound that is made when someone has a blocked or runny nose, often accompanying colds or allergies. It describes a nasal tone that occurs while speaking or breathing.

Synonyms

muffled, nasal, stuffed-up.

Examples of usage

  • He spoke in a snuffly voice during the winter months.
  • The baby was snuffly after the playdate.
  • Her snuffly breath indicated she might be catching a cold.

Translations

Translations of the word "snuffly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com resfriado

🇮🇳 नाक बंद

🇩🇪 verstopft

🇮🇩 tersumbat

🇺🇦 з нежиттю

🇵🇱 zatkany

🇯🇵 鼻づまりの

🇫🇷 nez bouché

🇪🇸 congestión nasal

🇹🇷 burun tıkanıklığı

🇰🇷 코막힘의

🇸🇦 انسداد الأنف

🇨🇿 ucpaný

🇸🇰 upchatý

🇨🇳 鼻塞的

🇸🇮 zamašen

🇮🇸 nefstopp

🇰🇿 мұрын бітелген

🇬🇪 ყურის ჩაწკლიპული

🇦🇿 burun tıxalı

🇲🇽 congestión nasal

Etymology

The term 'snuffly' is derived from the verb 'snuffle', which means to breathe noisily through the nose, often due to a cold or congestion. The etymology of 'snuffle' can be traced back to the late 16th century in England. It is likely a blend of the words 'snuff', which refers to inhaling through the nose, and 'snuffle', suggesting a sort of snorting or soft noise made while breathing. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adjective, indicating that something possesses the quality of being snuffly. Over time, as the vocabulary of colloquial English evolved, 'snuffly' became commonly used to describe individuals, particularly children, who are experiencing temporary nasal blockage or congestion.