Sniffly

//ˈsnɪfl̩i// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Inclined to sniffle.
"I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold."
2
Resembling a sniffle.
"a sniffly sound"

Adjective

1
liable to sniffle wordnet

Synonyms

asthmatic nasal panting puffing pulmonary sniffy

Example

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

Etymology

From sniffle + -y.

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