sniffle
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
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an act or sound of sniffling.
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(the) sniffles, a condition, as a cold, marked by sniffling.
This draft is giving me the sniffles.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
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Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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snifflesimple
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snifflessimple
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have sniffledperfect
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has sniffledperfect
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am snifflingprogressive
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are snifflingprogressive
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is snifflingprogressive
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have been snifflingperfect progressive
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has been snifflingperfect progressive
Past
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sniffledsimple
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had sniffledperfect
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was snifflingprogressive
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were snifflingprogressive
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had been snifflingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of sniffle
Example Sentences
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However, once the coronavirus began to spread, many wondered if presenteeism would wane as the public grew more fearful of those with a cough or sniffle — but that didn’t seem to last long.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2024
People might initially shrug off a little sniffle or a tiny sore throat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024
When attending holiday get-togethers, require everyone to obtain a rapid coronavirus test the day of the gathering and stay away from family members with even a hint of a sniffle.
From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022
Ms Adgey said people must understand the threat of RSV and that for some, especially children, it is not just a little sniffle or cold.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2022
I squeeze my nose to stifle the sniffle I feel.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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