verb
sniffle
SNIHF-uhl
verb
1
To sniff repeatedly and quietly, usually because of a cold or crying.
"She sniffled through the whole sad movie."
noun
1
The act or sound of sniffling.
"He let out a small sniffle before wiping his eyes."
How to Use Sniffle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, repeated sniffing sound, often from a cold or tears.
Common pairings
sniffle quietly
a little sniffle
Word Forms
sniffled past tense, sniffles plural, sniffles singular
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Etymology
From sniff + the frequentative ending -le, suggesting a repeated small action — compare "snivel."