noun
sniffles
Sniffles (noun) means a mild cold marked by a runny nose, or the runny nose itself. Example: “She stayed home with a case of the sniffles.”
noun
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A mild cold marked by a runny nose, or the runny nose itself.
"She stayed home with a case of the sniffles."
How to use sniffles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA minor cold with a runny nose — nothing serious.
Common pairings
have the sniffles
a bout of the sniffles
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Word forms
- Plural
- the sniffles
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sniffles” mean?
The word “sniffles” means a mild cold marked by a runny nose, or the runny nose itself. In plain terms, a minor cold with a runny nose — nothing serious.
How do you use “sniffles” in a sentence?
Here is “sniffles” used in a sentence: “She stayed home with a case of the sniffles.”
What part of speech is “sniffles”?
“Sniffles” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sniffles?
"sniffles" (noun) means a mild cold marked by a runny nose, or the runny nose itself.
