sniffles

snuffles

/ (ˈsnɪfəlz) /

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pl n informal

the sniffles a cold in the head

the sniffling that sometimes accompanies weeping or prolonged crying

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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candypuff

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Words nearby sniffles

sniff at, sniffer, sniffer dog, sniffish, sniffle, sniffles, sniff out, sniffy, snifter, snifting valve, snig

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How to use sniffles in a sentence

Usually they trade sniffles and exaggerated stories of late night derring-do; now they are exchanging enterovirus EV-68.
Midwest's 'Mystery Virus' Is Scary but Not Deadly|Kent Sepkowitz|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was offered a tissue for his sniffles and he wiped his nose and eyes.
Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Three: The Defense Gets Steamrolled|Diane Dimond|June 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Is you able, Jehoshaphat, t have the doctor from Sniffles Arm for your woman!
Every Man for Himself|Norman Duncan
Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.
Short Stories of Various Types|Various

This made her redder yet, and jest at this point Elder Sniffles came along.
Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia|Seba Smith
I guess if Elder Sniffles had heerd her rave and tare as I did, he would think her piety warn't very deep.
Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia|Seba Smith
Elder Sniffles says no one must leave for any other reason, for that would bring down odium on the great cause.
Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia|Seba Smith

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