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Vocabulary Entry
snuffle
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To breathe noisily through the nose, especially when the nose is partly blocked.
Example Sentences
"The child snuffled softly as he tried to fall asleep."
"She snuffled through her tears after hearing the sad news."
"He had a cold and spent the morning snuffling and sneezing."
N
noun
The sound made by someone who is snuffling; a noisy inhalation or exhalation through the nose.
Example Sentences
"I could hear the faint snuffle of the dog outside the door."
"His snuffles interrupted the silence of the night."
"The baby’s snuffle was an indication he was not feeling well."