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Definition of Sniveling
1. Noun. Whining in a tearful manner.
Generic synonyms: Crying, Tears, Weeping
Derivative terms: Snivel, Snivel, Snivel
Definition of Sniveling
1. Verb. (present participle of snivel) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sniveling
1. snivel [v] - See also: snivel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sniveling
Literary usage of Sniveling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New McGuffey Fourth Reader by William Holmes McGuffey (1901)
"Then the two watchers had a little dialogue. " Now I call this the best kind of
fun," said the tutor. " Why, boy, what are you sniveling at ? ..."
2. Glossary of Northamptonshire Words and Phrases by Anne Elizabeth Baker (1854)
"sniveling. Shrinking and contracting the body from cold. " Why do you sit sniveling
over the fire?" is often said to a person sitting with the feet on the ..."
3. Brooks's Readers by Stratton Duluth Brooks (1906)
"This I call really good fun," said the tutor, in rather a shaky voice; " but what
are you sniveling about ? " " 'Tisn'tI that am sniveling ..."
4. Brooks's Readers by Stratton Duluth Brooks (1907)
"This I call really good fun," said the tutor, in rather a shaky voice: " but what
are you sniveling about?" '' Tisn't I that am sniveling; it is you. ..."
5. The New McGuffey First [ -fifth] Reader by William Holmes McGuffey (1901)
"Well, then, both of us are sniveling," said the tutor. " So, you see, fun may
lead to sniveling as well as to laughing. Of all the pleasures of life, ..."
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