Meaning of "sniffle" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF SNIFFLE

sniffle  [ˈsnɪfəl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNIFFLE

Sniffle is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sniffle in English.

WHAT DOES SNIFFLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sniffle

A sniffle is the reflex action of inhaling quickly to prevent mucus from flowing from one's nose, as an alternative to blowing the nose.

Definition of sniffle in the English dictionary

The definition of sniffle in the dictionary is to breathe audibly through the nose, as when the nasal passages are congested. Other definition of sniffle is the act, sound, or an instance of sniffling.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SNIFFLE

PRESENT

Present

I sniffle

you sniffle

he/she/it sniffles

we sniffle

you sniffle

they sniffle

Present continuous

I am sniffling

you are sniffling

he/she/it is sniffling

we are sniffling

you are sniffling

they are sniffling

Present perfect

I have sniffled

you have sniffled

he/she/it has sniffled

we have sniffled

you have sniffled

they have sniffled

Present perfect continuous

I have been sniffling

you have been sniffling

he/she/it has been sniffling

we have been sniffling

you have been sniffling

they have been sniffling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I sniffled

you sniffled

he/she/it sniffled

we sniffled

you sniffled

they sniffled

Past continuous

I was sniffling

you were sniffling

he/she/it was sniffling

we were sniffling

you were sniffling

they were sniffling

Past perfect

I had sniffled

you had sniffled

he/she/it had sniffled

we had sniffled

you had sniffled

they had sniffled

Past perfect continuous

I had been sniffling

you had been sniffling

he/she/it had been sniffling

we had been sniffling

you had been sniffling

they had been sniffling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will sniffle

you will sniffle

he/she/it will sniffle

we will sniffle

you will sniffle

they will sniffle

Future continuous

I will be sniffling

you will be sniffling

he/she/it will be sniffling

we will be sniffling

you will be sniffling

they will be sniffling

Future perfect

I will have sniffled

you will have sniffled

he/she/it will have sniffled

we will have sniffled

you will have sniffled

they will have sniffled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been sniffling

you will have been sniffling

he/she/it will have been sniffling

we will have been sniffling

you will have been sniffling

they will have been sniffling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would sniffle

you would sniffle

he/she/it would sniffle

we would sniffle

you would sniffle

they would sniffle

Conditional continuous

I would be sniffling

you would be sniffling

he/she/it would be sniffling

we would be sniffling

you would be sniffling

they would be sniffling

Conditional perfect

I would have sniffle

you would have sniffle

he/she/it would have sniffle

we would have sniffle

you would have sniffle

they would have sniffle

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been sniffling

you would have been sniffling

he/she/it would have been sniffling

we would have been sniffling

you would have been sniffling

they would have been sniffling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you sniffle
we let´s sniffle
you sniffle

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to sniffle

Past participle

sniffled

Present Participle

sniffling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF SNIFFLE

Find out the translation of sniffle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sniffle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sniffle» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 流鼻涕
• Translator English - Spanish: sniffle
• English: sniffle
• Translator English - Hindi: sniffle
• Translator English - Arabic: التنشق المتكرر
• Translator English - Russian: сопеть
• Translator English - Portuguese: fungada
• Translator English - Bengali: sniffle
• Translator English - French: sniffle
• Translator English - Malay: Sniffle
• Translator English - German: schniefen
• Translator English - Japanese: 鼻をすする音
• Translator English - Korean: sniffle
• Translator English - Javanese: Sniffle
• Translator English - Vietnamese: khịt mũi
• Translator English - Tamil: கண்ணீர் மல்கும் உணர்ச்சிகளை ஒலியுடன் அடக்கு
• Translator English - Marathi: श्वास सोडणे
• Translator English - Turkish: burun çekme
• Translator English - Italian: sniffle
• Translator English - Polish: pociągnięcie nosem
• Translator English - Ukrainian: сопіти
• Translator English - Romanian: sniffle
• Translator English - Greek: συνάχι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: sniffle
• Translator English - Swedish: sniffle
• Translator English - Norwegian: snufser

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNIFFLE»

Discover the use of sniffle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sniffle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Itch, sniffle & sneeze: all about asthma, hay fever and ...

Discusses what allergies are, the body's reactions to them, things people are allergic to, and how to cope with allergies.

Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Roy Doty, 1978

Snick-Snack Sniffle-Nose: Ladybird I'm Ready to Read: A ...

A Rhythm and Rhyme Storybook. Published by Ladybird Books Ltd A Penguin Company Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, UK Penguin Books Australia Ltd, 707 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3008, Australia Penguin ...

‎2013

Snick-Snack Sniffle-Nose

& quot;You can hop you can plop. & lt;br/ & gt;You can flip you can flop. & lt;br/ & gt;But this is my log. & lt;br/ & gt;I won't let you pass! & quot; & lt;br/ & gt;This Rhythm and Rhyme story is full of wonderful words and fantastic flaps ...

Judith Nicholls, 2003

Snick-Snack Sniffle-Nose: Ladybird I'm Ready to Read: A ...

This simple picture book with its bouncy rhyming text will delight pre-schoolers and help encourage their language development. Bright, contemporary artwork perfectly complements the text and adds to the fun.

Ladybird, 2013

At 47

Sniffle, sneeze, snort Strength drains away, yet I cannot sleep Achooo! Sniffle, sneeze, snort Everyone, everywhere in every situation annoys me Achooo! Sniffle, sneeze, snort I dread newly cut grass, I dread exhaust fumes, I dread any smoke ...

Richard Smith, 2011

Treasured Time with Your Toddler: A Monthly Guide to Activities

SNIFFLE, SNIFFLE (Sung to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") Sniffle, sniffle, little cold, Won't you do what you were told? Go away — leave me alone, I don't mean to lay here and moan, But sniffle, sniffle it's so sad To be so sick and feel so bad.

Jan Brennan, 1991

Blake Spick - The Time Travelling Detective: Keys of Terran ...

Littledid I knowwhat fatehad instorefor my lovely Candice and me. Sniffle, sniffle. Cough, cough. Sniffle, sniffle. Cough. Yeah, yeah,I'm the bigman right?But just the very thought of not having my darling Candice here with menow, well it' salmost ...

Paul J Ward, 2014

Poetry Out Loud

The Sniffle Ogden Nash I .n spite of her sniffle, Isabel's chiffle. Some girls with a sniffle Would be weepy and tiffle; They would look awful, Like a rained-on waffle, But Isabel's chiffle In spite of her sniffle. Her nose is more red With a cold in her ...

Robert Alden Rubin, 1995

Sing to Me While I Can Hear

Perhaps Sniffle was planning to pay her way into the Home with paintings. It wouldn't work of course, but what else could she be thinking? Why? was another question entirely, one that for the present was unanswerable. Nosemitt debated, got ...

Jody M. Lewis, 2005

I'm Glad I Look Like a Terrorist: Growing Up Arab in America

"My father was ... sniffle, sniffle ... born in Jerusalem and ... sniffle, sniffle ... he can' t go back to his home." He had died by then. But a point was a point. “And, I am his son ... sniffle, sniffle ... and I can't go back to my father's home ... sniffle, sniffle  ...

Ray Hanania, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNIFFLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sniffle is used in the context of the following news items.

7 things you can do to survive the sniffle season

Don't let the sniffles be a hindrance to your productivity. Win a war against these diseases by following these simple tips. Photo credit: blog.statefoodsafety.com. «Philippine Star, Jun 15»

Irish weather: Hayfever sufferers set to sniffle at high pollen count

If you've spotted someone sneezing and sniffling this week, chances are that is why. And if forecaster Met Eireann's predictions are true, it's not set to get any ... «Irish Mirror, Jun 15»

Hay fever remedies: how to have as sniffle-free a summer as possible

Hay fever remedies: how to have as sniffle-free a summer as possible ... Either way, here's how to have as sniffle-free a summer as possible. The drugs do work. «Evening Standard, Jun 15»

Sharon Randall: Sniffle tax a small price for visit with grandchildren

So I have a cold. It's not like I didn't ask for it. After a few days in California with my kids and grandkids, I brought the cold home like a bad souvenir. The same ... «Redding Record Searchlight, May 15»

ALLERGY ARMAGEDDON: Worst season ever for people who …

ALLERGY ARMAGEDDON: Worst season ever for people who sniffle through spring. Published on May 14, 2015. Share 0 ... «Seaway News, May 15»

Bill de Blasio's 'sniffle-tantrum' continues: NYC mayor feeling under …

Bill de Blasio's 'sniffle-tantrum' continues: Mayor feels under-appreciated ... Bill de Blasio's 'sniffle-tantrum' continues: NYC mayor feeling under-appreciated in ... «Twitchy, May 15»

How to beat the sniffle season

But don't wait until you start sniffling to think about reaching for the healthy grub, make it a long-term strategy. “It's not so much about 'boosting the immune ... «Irish Examiner, Nov 14»

Herbs and Superfoods to Keep You Sniffle-Free

Chop up ginger into your curries and stir-fries, or slip into the blender in your morning smoothie for a zing of flavor, and to help hold off the sniffles. «One Green Planet, Nov 14»

Achoo! Sniffle, Sniffle—'Tis the Season for HBC

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- No one can predict the severity of the flu season—not even the Centers for Disease Control—but most convenience stores can ... «CSPnet.com, Sep 14»

Sniffle: Anderson Cooper is Abandoning the Hamptons

It seems our worst fears have come true. Anderson Cooper is moving those blue eyes of his away from the Hamptons. He recently purchased a lovely c. «Curbed Hamptons, Jul 14»