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snivel
noun
verb
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
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ˈsnɪvəl
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noun
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
noun
whining in a tearful manner
verb
cry or whine with snuffling
“Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!”
verb
snuff up mucus through the nose
verb
talk in a tearful manner
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Example Sentences
Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!
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