sniffling

/S N IH1 F L IH0 NG/

verb

1
To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
“Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet.”
2
To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
“He sniffled a pathetic apology.”

noun

1
A sniffle sound or action.
“We heard snifflings and a cough from behind the hedge.”

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