sniffle
Congested nose sound
Sniffle is to breathe noisily through a partially blocked nose, making repeated small sniffing sounds.
People sniffle when they have a cold, allergies, or are trying not to cry: She sniffled through the whole funeral.
The sniffles is a minor cold or nasal congestion: I've got the sniffles.
A sniffle is also a single instance of the sound.
Noisy nasal breathing
- snortNoisy nasal exhale
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- sniffyContemptuously superior in manner
- nasalOf the nose
wet · noisy · quiet · soft · audible · breath · inhale · congested
Protective bodily secretion
- nasalOf the nose
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
phlegm · drip · inflammation · rhinitis · postnasal · clogged · stuffed · decongestant
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- feverElevated body temperature
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
cough · chills · runny · sick · unwell · malaise · fatigue · influenza
Floral reproductive grains
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- hayfeverAllergic reaction to pollen
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- dustFine settled particles
mold · allergic · antihistamine · itchy · watery · seasonal · trigger · irritant
Prone to weeping
emotional · upset · distressed · blubbering · sniffly · teary · crying · misty
Explosive nasal reflex
- achooSpelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
twitch · sudden · uncontrollable · spasm · burst · automatic · nose · trigger
snuffle
Noisy nasal breathing
nasal · wet · noisy · quiet · soft · audible · breath · inhale · congested · muffled
mucus
Protective bodily secretion
sinuses · phlegm · drip · inflammation · rhinitis · postnasal · clogged · stuffed · decongestant · saline
cold
Low temperature state
infection · cough · chills · runny · sick · unwell · malaise · fatigue · influenza · rhinovirus
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
dust · mold · allergic · antihistamine · itchy · watery · seasonal · trigger · irritant · sensitive
tearful
Prone to weeping
sad · emotional · upset · distressed · blubbering · sniffly · teary · crying · misty · forlorn
sneeze
Explosive nasal reflex
- achooSpelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
irritation · twitch · sudden · uncontrollable · spasm · burst · automatic · nose · trigger
- sniff outDetect by smelling
- scratch and sniffRub-activated scent coating
- sniffer dogsCanines trained to locate substances
- sniff testInformal credibility check
- sniffing outDetecting through investigation
- drug sniffing