In this cold season, I've been hearing a lot of it in the office, and don't know which word describes it best.
2007-02-02 03:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by constant dieter 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
My dictionary says
Sniffle : To snuffle slightly
Snuffle : To breathe hard or in an obstructed manner through the nose. To sniff. To speak through the nose. Also and act or sound of snuffling, a snuffling tone, cant ; an unobstructed condition of the nose.
Snivel : to run at the nose : to whimper : to whine tearfully : to talk sanctimoniously and insincerely. mucus of the nose. an affected tearful state.
Hope that helps
2007-02-02 04:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snivel
2016-10-04 02:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by whisman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sniffle is runny nose, snuffle is congested nose, and sniveling is whining and talking through your nose.
2007-02-02 03:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋