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Vocabulary Entry
sniffle
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To inhale audibly through the nose, often due to a cold or emotion.
Example Sentences
"She sniffled softly during the sad movie."
"He sniffled as the cold air hit his face."
"The child sniffled after waking up with a stuffy nose."
N
noun
A sound made by inhaling audibly through the nose, especially when having a cold or crying.
Example Sentences
"I heard a sniffle from the back of the room."
"Her sniffles indicated she was still upset."
"The quiet sniffle broke the silence of the classroom."