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Meaning
Verb
●
To make a
whimpering
or
sniffing
sound
when
breathing
, because of a
runny
nose.
●
To
utter
with a
whimpering
or
sniffing
sound.
Noun
●
The
act
, or the
sound
of
sniffling
; the
condition
of having a
runny
or
wet
nose
, as from a
cold
or allergies.
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Origin
sniffle
English
-le
English
-el
Middle English (1100-1500)
-el
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-elen
Middle English (1100-1500)
sniff
English
Sourced from
Etym
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Hangnail
Cry
Twinge
Murmur
Runny Nose
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Rhymes
Piffle
Riffle
Sniffle
Whiffle
Skiffle
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