What is another word for sniffling?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪflɪŋ] (IPA)

Sniffling is a common word used to describe the sound that occurs when a person is mildly congested or having a runny nose. There are several synonyms for this word, including snuffling, whiffling, and stifling. Snuffling is very similar to sniffling and is often used interchangeably. Whiffling is a less common term that is used to describe the sound of someone sniffing repeatedly or loudly. Stifling is a synonym that describes the sound of someone trying to hold back or suppress their sniffling. Other synonyms for sniffling include sniveling, snorting, and snoring. Ultimately, all of these words describe variations of the same basic noise that is common during cold and allergy season.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      Sniffing.

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Usage examples for Sniffling

Now, you pay attention to me, Abby, and quit sniffling.
"An Alabaster Box"
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and Florence Morse Kingsley
It is true that they generally had sniffling colds, but their argument was that these maladies had no connection whatever with the powers of the air, which, according to their theory, saved them from much worse.
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett
"I ain't been sence Christmas," volunteered Nance, still sniffling.
"Calvary Alley"
Alice Hegan Rice

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