sniffle means the act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.
sniffle is pronounced /ˈsnɪf.əl/.
Etymology
From sniff + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare snivel.
noun
- The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.“I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.”
verb
- To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.“Her dad heard her sniffling and passed her a handkerchief.”
- To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.“He sniffled a pathetic apology.”