Sniffle

A sniffle is a respiratory symptom characterized by the repeated drawing of air through the nose, often accompanied by a slight wheezing sound, and frequently indicating a mild cold or allergy. It can involve a runny nose, congestion, and a feeling of irritation in the nasal passages. The term can also colloquially describe a sob or the act of crying quietly. The duration of a sniffle varies, ranging from a few sniffs to a prolonged period depending on the underlying cause. It often precedes or accompanies other symptoms like sneezing and coughing.

Sniffle meaning with examples

• The little girl started to sniffle, realizing she had lost her favorite toy in the park. Her lower lip trembled, and she tried to hold back the tears, but the loss was hard to accept. She continued to sniffle while her mom tried to console her, looking for the toy in the grass.
• He woke up with a sniffle and a sore throat, a sure sign of an impending cold. He grabbed a tissue and attempted to keep from spreading it to his co-workers. The sniffle grew steadily worse throughout the day and began to feel worse when he looked at all his work that was needed to be done.
• During the allergy season, the continuous sniffle made it difficult for her to concentrate on work, and it was hard to be around pollen. She took an allergy pill to hopefully alleviate it. Each pollen count seemed worse than the last, and her eyes started to water.
• As the emotional scene in the movie unfolded, several people in the audience began to sniffle, moved by the character's loss. The movie touched on the emotional connections of the human spirit and the crowd was now a mass of sniffles.
• The cold weather outside caused his nose to begin to sniffle immediately upon leaving the house. After the initial response to the cold, the sniffle went away after he adjusted to the temperature. However, he would keep tissues close, just in case.