sniffle
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əl
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sniffle (ˈsnɪfəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to breathe audibly through the nose, as when the nasal passages are congested |
| —n | |
| 2. | the act, sound, or an instance of sniffling |
| 'sniffler | |
| —n | |
| 'sniffly | |
| —adj | |
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Sniffle
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| chat, to converse |
| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
sniffle
1819, frequentative form of sniff. The sniffles "runny nose, head cold" is recorded from 1825.
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Example sentences
Every sniffle and every cough is going to be scrutinized, awakening fears of the ominously named swine flu virus.
Every sniffle and every cough is going to be scrutinized, awakening fears of the ominously named swine flu virus.
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