snuffle Synonyms
Another word for snuffle
• noun (Context 1)
An act or sound of sniffing or breathing noisily through a partially obstructed or runny nose.
"The quiet classroom was punctuated by the occasional cough and sniffle during flu season."
• verb (Context 2)
To breathe noisily or with difficulty through a clogged or runny nose, as when crying or suffering from a cold.
"The little boy snuffled into his sleeve as he tried to hold back his tears."
• verb (Context 3)
To sniff repeatedly and audibly when investigating a scent or foraging (especially of an animal).
"The hedgehog snuffled through the fallen autumn leaves in search of beetles."
• noun (Context 4)
A mild respiratory infection or head cold characterized by nasal congestion and a runny nose (usually used in the plural as 'the snuffles').
"Half the children in the nursery stayed home with the snuffles this week."
• verb (Context 5)
To speak with an indistinct, nasal, or whining tone.
"He snuffled an apology through his handkerchief before excusing himself from the table."