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
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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has sniffledperfect 3rd person singular
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have sniffledperfect
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am snifflingprogressive 1st person singular
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have been snifflingperfect progressive
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is snifflingprogressive 3rd person singular
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snifflingparticiple
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are snifflingprogressive
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snifflessingular 3rd person
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has been snifflingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
Past
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had sniffledperfect
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were snifflingprogressive plural
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had been snifflingperfect progressive
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sniffledparticiple
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was snifflingprogressive singular
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sniffledsimple
Future
Etymology
Origin of sniffle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He seems very aware that the audience for his kind of niche hit wants to sniffle at delicate emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
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
It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022
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
If she even got one sniffle, her mother put her to bed and waited on her hand on foot.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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