Snivel Definition
snĭvəl
sniveled, sniveling, snivelled, snivelling, snivels
verb
sniveled, sniveling, snivelled, snivelling, snivels
To have mucus running from the nose.
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To sniff repeatedly, as from a head cold, crying, etc.; sniffle.
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To cry and sniffle.
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To fret or complain in a whining, tearful manner.
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To make a whining, tearful, often false display of grief, sympathy, disappointment, etc.
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noun
snivels
The act of sniveling.
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Nasal mucus.
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A sniveling display of grief, etc.
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Origin of Snivel
Middle English snivelen from Old English snyflan
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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