Sniffling

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.

"Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet."

2.verbTo utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.

"He sniffled a pathetic apology."

3.nounA sniffle sound or action.

"We heard snifflings and a cough from behind the hedge."

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