snivel (n.)

  1. whining in a tearful manner

    [ Syn: sniveling ]

  2. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

    [ Syn: snuffle , sniffle ]

    snivel (v.)

  1. talk in a tearful manner

    [ Syn: whine ]

  2. snuff up mucus through the nose

    [ Syn: snuffle ]

  3. cry or whine with snuffling; Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!

    [ Syn: sniffle , blubber , blub , snuffle ]

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