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sniffly

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snif·fle  (snfl)
intr.v. snif·fled, snif·fling, snif·fles
1. To breathe audibly through a runny or congested nose.
2. To weep or whimper lightly with spasmodic congestion of the nose.
n.
1. The act or sound of sniffling.
2. sniffles A condition, such as a head cold, accompanied by congestion of the nose. Used with the.

[Frequentative of sniff.]

sniffler n.
sniffly (snf-l, snfl) adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.sniffly - liable to sniffle
tearful - filled with or marked by tears; "tearful eyes"; "tearful entreaties"


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