Dictionary Check: snivel
"snivel" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
whining in a tearful manner
noun
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
verb
talk in a tearful manner
verb
snuff up mucus through the nose
verb
cry or whine with snuffling
Example:
"Stop snivelling — you got yourself into this mess!"
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