Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪfəl/
noun a slight sound made by inhaling through the nose, typically expressing slight distress or crying
A1 I heard a sniffle coming from the classroom.
A2 She wiped away her sniffle with a tissue.
B1 The child's sniffle was a sign of an oncoming cold.
B2 He tried to stifle his sniffle during the emotional speech.
C1 The subtle sniffle in the room indicated that many were moved by the film.
C2 Her delicate sniffle revealed her vulnerability in that moment.
verb to make a slight sound by inhaling through the nose, typically expressing slight distress or crying
A1 She sniffles when she has a cold.
A2 The little boy sniffled as he walked in the cold weather.
B1 I could hear her sniffle as she tried to hold back her tears.
B2 He sniffled quietly, trying not to disturb the others in the room.
C1 Despite her best efforts, she couldn't help but sniffle during the emotional speech.
C2 The actor's subtle sniffle added a touch of realism to his performance.
formal She let out a small sniffle as she wiped away her tears.
informal I could hear her sniffle as she tried to hold back her emotions.
slang Stop your sniffle and just toughen up.
figurative The economy took a sniffle after the new policy was implemented.
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