sniffle
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noun
- The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.“I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.”
verb
- To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.“Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet.”
- To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.“He sniffled a pathetic apology.”
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