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sniffles

The correct spelling is sniffles.

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noun

Say it like: Sni-ffl-es

The correct spelling is sniffles. The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies. For example: "I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season."

Usage Examples

I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.

Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet.

He sniffled a pathetic apology.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.
  2. 2.(the sniffles) The symptom of a runny or congested nose accompanying a cold.

verb

  1. 1.To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
  2. 2.To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.

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