Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snuffle
verb
/ˈsnəf.əl/
Definition
To breathe heavily through the nose, often due to a cold or other nasal obstruction.
Examples
- She began to snuffle when the pollen count was high.
- The dog snuffled around in the grass, looking for a buried bone.
- He tried to hold back his tears, but ended up snuffling softly.
Meaning
To make a sound by breathing in through the nose, typically when one has a cold, or to sniff repeatedly.
Synonyms
- sniff
- snort
- sneeze
- snuffle up
