sniffled
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English
Definitions
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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