sniffling
verb
- 1
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.”
- 2
To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
“He sniffled a pathetic apology.”
noun
- 1
A sniffle sound or action.
“We heard snifflings and a cough from behind the hedge.”
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