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- [snif-uh l]
- /ˈsnɪf əl/
- /ˈsnɪf.l̩/
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- [snif-uh l]
- /ˈsnɪf əl/
Definitions of sniffle word
- verb without object sniffle to sniff repeatedly, as from a head cold or in repressing tears: She sniffled woefully. 1
- noun sniffle an act or sound of sniffling. 1
- noun sniffle sniffles, a condition, as a cold, marked by sniffling (usually preceded by the): This draft is giving me the sniffles. 1
- noun sniffle slight cold 1
- abbreviation SNIFFLE sniff 1
- intransitive verb sniffle sniff noisily 1
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Origin of sniffle
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; sniff + -le
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Parts of speech for Sniffle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sniffle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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sniffle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sniffle
verb sniffle
- gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
Top questions with sniffle
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See also
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