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snively

[ sniv-uh-lee ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to sniveling.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of snively1

First recorded in 1570–80; snivel + -y 1
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Example Sentences

The Capitals have a handful of young forwards they brought into the mix late in the season after the team was eliminated from playoff contention, including Beck Malenstyn, Joe Snively and Henrik Borgstrom.

The Capitals received goals from Joe Snively, Rasmus Sandin and Craig Smith on three of the team’s first five shots for a 3-0 lead less than 11 minutes into the game.

Blackwood allowed goals to Joe Snively, Rasmus Sandin and Craig Smith on the first five shots he faced in 10-plus minutes and got the hook when Tom Wilson scored 1:05 into the second period.

Borgstrom was the third player called up from Hershey this week, joining fellow forwards Beck Malenstyn and Joe Snively.

And it included Snively, who charged toward the net late in the first period and created traffic in front of New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin.

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