snuffle

snuf·fle

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snuhf-uh l]
- /ˈsnʌf əl/
- /ˈsnʌf.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snuhf-uh l]
- /ˈsnʌf əl/

Definitions of snuffle word

verb without object snuffle to draw air into the nose for the purpose of smelling something; snuff. 1
verb without object snuffle to draw the breath or mucus through the nostrils in an audible or noisy manner; sniffle; snivel. 1
verb without object snuffle to speak through the nose or with a nasal twang. 1
verb without object snuffle to whine; snivel. 1
verb with object snuffle to utter in a snuffling or nasal tone. 1
noun snuffle an act or sound of snuffling. 1

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Origin of snuffle

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Dutch snuffelen to nose (in something), derivative of snuffen to snuff1 with frequentative suffix -el-; see -le

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Parts of speech for Snuffle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Snuffle

snuffle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

snuffle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for snuffle

verb snuffle

gnarl — a knotty protuberance on a tree; knot.
gnarling — a knotty protuberance on a tree; knot.
gnarr — to snarl; growl.
grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.

noun snuffle

neigh — to utter the cry of a horse; whinny.

All 5 Synonyms of snuffle