sniffle meaning and definition

SNIFFLE noun

Definition of sniffle (noun)

1. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
   • synonyms: snivel, snuffle

SNIFFLE verb

Definition of sniffle (verb)

1. cry or whine with snuffling
   • "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
   • synonyms: blub, blubber, snivel, snuffle
2. inhale audibly through the nose
   • "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
   • synonyms: sniff