What does snuffle mean?
Snuffle means (intransitive) To sniff or smell with the nose loudly and audibly..
Snuffle
/ˈsnʌfəl/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To sniff or smell with the nose loudly and audibly..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To sniff or smell with the nose loudly and audibly.
- (intransitive) To speak through the nose; to breathe through the nose when it is obstructed, so as to make a broken sound.
- An act of snuffling; sniffing loudly.
Example Sentences
One clad in purple / Eats, and recites some lamentable rhyme […] / Snuffling at nose, and croaking in his throat.
Synonyms for snuffle
Antonyms for snuffle
Related Words
Word Forms
- snuffles
- snuffling
- snuffled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for snuffle?
Common synonyms include snivel, snuff, blubber, sniffle.
What is the opposite of snuffle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use snuffle in a sentence?
One clad in purple / Eats, and recites some lamentable rhyme […] / Snuffling at nose, and croaking in his throat.
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