noun
sniffling
Sniffling (noun) means the act or sound of repeatedly sniffing. Example: “His sniffling got worse as his allergies kicked in.”
noun
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The act or sound of repeatedly sniffing.
"His sniffling got worse as his allergies kicked in."
How to use sniffling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepeated soft sniffing, often from a cold or crying.
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What does “sniffling” mean?
The word “sniffling” means the act or sound of repeatedly sniffing. In plain terms, repeated soft sniffing, often from a cold or crying.
How do you use “sniffling” in a sentence?
Here is “sniffling” used in a sentence: “His sniffling got worse as his allergies kicked in.”
What part of speech is “sniffling”?
“Sniffling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sniffling?
"sniffling" (noun) means the act or sound of repeatedly sniffing.
