Definition of Snivel

1. Noun. Whining in a tearful manner.

Exact synonyms: Sniveling
Generic synonyms: Crying, Tears, Weeping

2. Verb. Talk in a tearful manner. "Sam and Sue snivel"
Exact synonyms: Whine
Related verbs: Grizzle, Whine, Yammer, Yawp
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Sniveller, Whine, Whiner

3. Noun. The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested).
Exact synonyms: Sniffle, Snuffle
Generic synonyms: Breathing, External Respiration, Respiration, Ventilation
Derivative terms: Sniffle, Sniffly, Snuffle, Snuffle, Snuffly

4. Verb. Snuff up mucus through the nose.
Exact synonyms: Snuffle
Generic synonyms: Breathe In, Inhale, Inspire
Derivative terms: Sniveller, Snuffle, Snuffler

5. Verb. Cry or whine with snuffling. "Sam and Sue snivel"; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
Exact synonyms: Blub, Blubber, Sniffle, Snuffle
Generic synonyms: Cry, Weep
Derivative terms: Blubberer, Sniveling, Sniveller, Snuffle

Definition of Snivel

1. v. i. To run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise.

2. n. Mucus from the nose; snot.

Definition of Snivel

1. to cry or whine with sniffling [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Snivel

snip off
snirt
snirtle
snirtled
snirtles
snirtling
snirts
snit
snitch
snitched
snitcher
snitchers
snitches
snitching
snits
snivel (current term)
sniveled
sniveler
snivelers
sniveling
snivelled
sniveller
snivellers
snivelling
snivelly
snivels
Sno-cat
snob
snobberies
snobbery

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