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snif·fle
 sniffle
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- pronunciation:
- snI
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sniffles, sniffling, sniffled |
| definition: |
When someone sniffles, they sniff again and again, usually because they are crying or have a cold.
Paul had a cold and he sniffled all day at school. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A sniffle is the action or sound of taking in little breaths of air through your nose, usually because you are crying or have a cold.
The movie was sad and you could hear sniffles all over the movie theater at the end. |
| derivation: |
sniffler (n.) |
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