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Sniffly

//ˈsnɪfl̩i// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Inclined to sniffle.

    "I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold."

  2. 2
    Resembling a sniffle.

    "a sniffly sound"

Adjective
  1. 1
    liable to sniffle wordnet

Etymology

From sniffle + -y.

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