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   snivel

   /ˈsnɪvl/

   verb

   • 1. cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way: "Kate started to snivel, looking sad and stunned" Similar snifflesnufflerun at the nosehave a runny/running nosewhimperwhineweepcryshed tearssobhowlmewlbawlgreetinformal:blubblubberboohoogrizzle
   • ▪ complain in a whining or tearful way: "he shouldn't snivel about his punishment" Similar complainmoanmuttergrumblegrousegroangrouchgrowlcarpbleatwhineobjectmake a fussmithertwinegurninformal:gripebeefbellyachebitchsound offgo onchuntercreatewhingebe on at someonekvetchchirpdated:cribnatter

   noun

   • 1. an act or sound of snivelling: "Lucy's torrent of howls weakened to a snivel"

   Word Origin late Old English (recorded only in the verbal noun snyflung ‘mucus’), from snofl, in the same sense; compare with snuffle.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sniveller noun

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   What does snivelling mean?

   • Meaning: ['snɪvl] n. 1. whining in a tearful manner 2. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested). v. 1. talk in a tearful manner 2. snuff up mucus through the nose 3. cry or whine with snuffling. 1. She's always snivelling about her unhappy childhood. 2. She's snivelling after crying.

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   What is Snivel verb?

   • Definition of snivel verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to cry and complain in a way that people think is annoying synonym whine Stop snivelling! I can’t stand it. What a snivelling little brat! Want to learn more? Definition of snivel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is the origin of the word Snivel?

   • Origin of Snivel Late Old English (recorded only in the verbal noun snyflung ‘mucus’), from snofl, in the same sense; compare with snuffle. Snivel Urdu Meaning - Find the correct meaning of Snivel in Urdu, it is important to understand the word properly when we translate it from English to Urdu.

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   What is a snivel med?

   • A medic will usually carry a small amount of what are referred to as snivel or sick call meds. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. What is the pronunciation of snivel? 哭鼻子，抽噎…

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSNIVEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Snivel means to cry slightly in a way that is weak and does not make other people feel sympathy for you. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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     SNIVEL meaning: 1. to cry slightly in a way that is weak and...

   • Znaczenie Snivel, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     snivel definicja: 1. to cry slightly in a way that is weak...

   • Snivel in Simplified Chinese

     SNIVEL translate: 哭鼻子，抽噎. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Snivel is a verb that means to run at the nose, snuffle, cry, or whine in a weak manner. It can also be a noun for a cold or a whining act. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and examples.

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   Definitions of snivel. verb. cry or whine with snuffling. “Stop snivelling --you got yourself into this mess!” synonyms: blub, blubber, sniffle, snuffle. see more. verb. talk in a tearful manner. synonyms: whine. grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp. complain whiningly. see more. verb. snuff up mucus through the nose. synonyms: snuffle. see more. noun.

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   Snivel means to cry slightly in a way that is weak and does not make other people feel sympathy for you. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and antonyms, and see translations in different languages.

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   noun. weak, whining, or pretended weeping. a light sniffle, as in weeping. a hypocritical show of feeling: a sentimental snivel. mucus running from the nose. (the) snivels, a sniveling condition; a slight cold; the sniffles. snivel. / ˈsnɪvəl / verb. intr to sniffle as a sign of distress, esp contemptibly. to utter (something) tearfully; whine.

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   Snivel is a verb that means to cry and complain in a way that people think is annoying. It is often used to describe a child or a whiner. See examples, pronunciation and word origin.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSNIVEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Snivel means to cry or sniffle in a way that irritates you, or to whine or complain in a tearful manner. It can also be a noun for mucus or a whining display of grief. Learn more about its pronunciation, origin, and usage.