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sniffle

noun verb

The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
NI
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

verb

  1. Inhale audibly through the nose

    “The sick student was sniffling in the back row”

verb

  1. Cry or whine with snuffling

    “Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!”

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Example Sentences

The sick student was sniffling in the back row
Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!

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