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snively

[ sniv-uh-lee ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to sniveling.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of snively1

First recorded in 1570–80; snivel + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Snively told him we warn't aimin' ter wipe it out, but only ter get th' greasers with it.

Mistress Snively was said to be close and stingy, and always unfriendly to the slave.

“I saw him dancing once or twice with Miss Snively,” she said.

Messrs. Birch, Snively and Hicks would not recognize the valley if they could come back one hundred years later.

Miss Snively graciously requested me to do it over in rest hour, which I did, and handed it in in perfect shape.

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