Dictionary Check: sniffle

"sniffle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

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verb

cry or whine with snuffling

Example: "Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!"
verb

inhale audibly through the nose

Example: "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"
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