snively

American  

[sniv-uh-lee] / ˈsnɪv ə li /

especially British, snivelly

adjective

1. characterized by or given to sniveling.

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Etymology

Origin of snively

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

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.

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Times

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

From Washington Post

Washington has not ruled out Ovechkin or anyone else for its final two games — the Capitals will visit the Boston Bruins on Tuesday before closing out the season at home against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday — but because the organization doesn’t have enough salary cap space, it was forced to make Joe Snively an emergency recall for Monday’s game.

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