HyperDic: snuffle

English > 4 senses of the word snuffle:
VERBperceptionsnuffle, snuffsniff or smell inquiringly
bodysnuffle, snivelsnuff up mucus through the nose
bodysnuffle, snivel, sniffle, blubber, blubcry or whine with snuffling
NOUNactsnuffle, sniffle, snivelthe act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
English > snuffle: 4 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested).
Synonymssniffle, snivel
Broaderbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilationThe bodily process of inhalation and exhalation
Adjectivessnufflyliable to sniffle
Verbssnufflesnuff up mucus through the nose
snufflecry or whine with snuffling
English > snuffle: 4 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningsniff or smell inquiringly.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsnuff
Broadersmellinhale the odor of
Spanisholisquear, resoplar, respirar ruidosamente
Catalanbleixar, esbufegar, panteixar
English > snuffle: 4 senses > verb 2, body
MeaningSnuff up mucus through the nose.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsnivel
Broaderinhale, inspire, breathe inDraw in (air)
Spanishsorber los mocos
Nounssnufflethe act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
snufflera person who breathes noisily (as through a nose blocked by mucus)
English > snuffle: 4 senses > verb 3, body
Meaningcry or whine with snuffling.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymssnivel, sniffle, blubber, blub
Broadercry, weepshed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Spanishgimotear, llorar, lloriquear, resollar, sollozar
Catalanploriquejar
Nounssnufflethe act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

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