Sniffles

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪfəlz/

Definitions of sniffles

noun a minor illness characterized by a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and coughing

Example Sentences

A1 She has the sniffles and needs to rest.

A2 The child's sniffles were caused by a cold virus.

B1 I stayed home from work because of my sniffles.

B2 The doctor recommended some medication for my persistent sniffles.

C1 Her sniffles were a symptom of a more serious underlying condition.

C2 Despite her sniffles, she managed to give a flawless presentation at the conference.

Examples of sniffles in a Sentence

formal She had a case of the sniffles and decided to stay home from work.

informal I can tell you have the sniffles, you should probably take it easy today.

slang I hate having the sniffles, it's so annoying.

figurative The market seemed to have a case of the sniffles as stock prices dropped unexpectedly.

Grammatical Forms of sniffles

• past tense: sniffled
• plural: sniffles
• comparative: sniffler
• superlative: sniffliest
• present tense: sniffle
• future tense: will sniffle
• perfect tense: has sniffled
• continuous tense: is sniffling
• singular: sniffle
• positive degree: sniffle
• infinitive: to sniffle
• gerund: sniffling
• participle: sniffled

Origin and Evolution of sniffles

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sniffles' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'snifflen', which meant to sniff or snuffle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sniffles' has come to specifically refer to a condition of having a runny or congested nose, often associated with a cold or allergies.