Sniffler

A 'sniffler' is a person, most often a child, who frequently sniffles, especially due to a cold, allergies, or other nasal irritation. This involuntary act is a repeated, short inhalation through the nose, often accompanied by a runny nose or the feeling of needing to clear nasal passages. The term often implies a lack of handkerchief or inability to properly control nasal secretions. It evokes a sense of slight annoyance or pity. A sniffler may also use tissues constantly because they sniffler.

Sniffler meaning with examples

• The little boy in the corner was a persistent sniffler, constantly sniffing and wiping his nose. His mother finally gave him a tissue. He had a runny nose, which was proof he was sick. He was sent home after an hour.
• During the allergy season, she became a chronic sniffler, constantly sniffing and reaching for a tissue. Every morning she would wake up with a runny nose and sniffle all day long.
• The teacher sighed as another sniffler entered the classroom, already red-nosed. The teacher knew this meant a change of clothes for this student. She'd give each child a box of tissues.
• The exhausted traveler, a constant sniffler from the long flight, irritated his seatmates. They'd all experienced the recycled air and the dry environment of the plane.
• Despite the warm weather, the persistent sniffler by the window remained cold with a blocked nose, a clear indication of a lingering cold. They had probably been a sniffler for a week.