Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snuffy
Adjective
/ˈsnʌfi/
Definition
Having a swollen or congested nose; characterized by a nasal sound or quality.
Examples
- After catching a cold, she sounded quite snuffy during our conversation.
- The snuffy baby couldn’t sleep well due to his stuffy nose.
- He spoke in a snuffy voice, giving away his cold symptoms.
Meaning
The term ‘snuffy’ is often used to describe someone who is suffering from a cold or allergies, causing them to breathe through their mouth rather than their nose.
Synonyms
- Congested
- Stuffy
- Blocked
