Definition of snivel
Verbs
talk in a tearful manner
snuff up mucus through the nose
- Synonyms:
- snuffle
- Type of:
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breathe in, inhale, inspire
draw in (air)
Nouns
whining in a tearful manner
- Synonyms:
- sniveling
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
- Type of:
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breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
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