Pronunciation: /ˈsnʌfəl/
noun a sniffing or snuffling sound
A1 The dog let out a little snuffle while sleeping.
A2 She heard a snuffle coming from the bushes and knew it was a small animal.
B1 The baby's snuffle was a sign that he had a cold.
B2 The snuffle of the bear could be heard from a distance as it searched for food.
C1 The investigator noticed a faint snuffle in the dark alleyway, alerting him to a possible intruder.
C2 The snuffle of the wounded soldier echoed through the battlefield, signaling the need for immediate medical attention.
verb to make a snuffling sound
A1 The puppy snuffled around in the grass, looking for a bone.
A2 She snuffled as she tried to hold back her tears.
B1 The detective snuffled through the evidence, trying to find a clue.
B2 The old man snuffled as he remembered his youth.
C1 The truffle-hunting pig snuffled excitedly as it picked up the scent.
C2 The bear snuffled through the bushes, searching for food.
formal The doctor advised the patient to see a specialist if the snuffling persisted.
informal My dog always snuffles around in the garden looking for buried bones.
slang I could hear him snuffling through the pantry for a late night snack.
figurative The detective snuffled out the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
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