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sniffling

/snɪflɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sniffling mean?

verb

To breathe in a noisy, sniffing manner, typically due to a cold or other respiratory infection. To sniffle or make a snuffling sound.

Example

"She was sniffling and blowing her nose as she walked down the street."

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