snuffle
1 of 2verb
snuf·fle ˈsnə-fəl 
snuffled; snuffling ˈsnə-f(ə-)liŋ
intransitive verb
1
: to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
2
: to breathe through an obstructed nose with a sniffing sound
3
: to speak through or as if through the nose : whine
transitive verb
: to seek or test by or as if by repeated sniffs
snuffler
ˈsnə-f(ə-)lər
noun snuffle
2 of 2noun
1
snuffles plural : sniffles
2
: the act or sound of snuffling
3
: a nasal twang
Example Sentences
Verb The child was snuffling in his room.
Recent Examples on the Web
David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021 At night, wild boars snuffled outside the tents, searching for food scraps. New York Times, 24 Jan. 2020 If any swine is fit to be an organ donor for people, then the dozens of pigs snuffling around Qihan Bio’s facility in Hangzhou, China, may be the best candidates so far. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 19 Dec. 2019 Whether that will help the person softly snuffling in the last bathroom stall because their expense report got returned for a third time isn't clear. Aj Willingham, CNN, 16 Aug. 2019 The little creature was sniffing and snuffling and scratching the dirt, looking for ants. Paul Hilton, National Geographic, 17 June 2019 Breathing Room For many dog lovers, behaviors like snoring and snuffling are considered aww-worthy (just check out the many Youtube videos of snoring pugs, reverse sneezing French Bulldogs and congested English bulldogs). Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 1 Feb. 2018 One afternoon, the faint smell of charcoal briquettes wafted over the crowd, sunburned men and women planted in camp chairs and trying to keep snuffling dogs not used to leashes to heel. Penelope Green, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2018 Once again, the MTA snuffled for cash, a developer had the inside track, and civic groups howled at being left out. Justin Davidson, Daily Intelligencer, 10 Jan. 2018 Hannah Harper, Health.com, 22 Sep. 2021 Hide treats in multiple pockets of a snuffle mat to test canine foraging skills. oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2020 Regular exercise and mental stimulation also reduce anxiety. Hide treats in multiple pockets of a snuffle mat to test canine foraging skills. oregonlive, 12 May 2020 The sounds of the season are sprinkled with sniffles, snuffles and snorts. Cindy George, Houston Chronicle, 18 Dec. 2017 See More
Verb
Two canines in Massachusetts are the first to be used by a law enforcement agency to snuffle the virus. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2021 At night, wild boars snuffled outside the tents, searching for food scraps. New York Times, 24 Jan. 2020 If any swine is fit to be an organ donor for people, then the dozens of pigs snuffling around Qihan Bio’s facility in Hangzhou, China, may be the best candidates so far. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 19 Dec. 2019 Whether that will help the person softly snuffling in the last bathroom stall because their expense report got returned for a third time isn't clear. Aj Willingham, CNN, 16 Aug. 2019 The little creature was sniffing and snuffling and scratching the dirt, looking for ants. Paul Hilton, National Geographic, 17 June 2019 Breathing Room For many dog lovers, behaviors like snoring and snuffling are considered aww-worthy (just check out the many Youtube videos of snoring pugs, reverse sneezing French Bulldogs and congested English bulldogs). Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 1 Feb. 2018 One afternoon, the faint smell of charcoal briquettes wafted over the crowd, sunburned men and women planted in camp chairs and trying to keep snuffling dogs not used to leashes to heel. Penelope Green, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2018 Once again, the MTA snuffled for cash, a developer had the inside track, and civic groups howled at being left out. Justin Davidson, Daily Intelligencer, 10 Jan. 2018 Noun
Try implementing a few lifestyle changes: Take her on longer walks in the morning, bring her to a dog park in the afternoon, supply her with brain-teasing toys like snuffle mats or puzzle feeders. Hannah Harper, Health.com, 22 Sep. 2021 Hide treats in multiple pockets of a snuffle mat to test canine foraging skills. oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2020 Regular exercise and mental stimulation also reduce anxiety. Hide treats in multiple pockets of a snuffle mat to test canine foraging skills. oregonlive, 12 May 2020 The sounds of the season are sprinkled with sniffles, snuffles and snorts. Cindy George, Houston Chronicle, 18 Dec. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
akin to Dutch snuffelen to snuffle — more at snivel
First Known Use
Verb
circa 1600, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Noun
1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
snuffle 1 of 2
verb
snuf·fle ˈsnə-fəl
snuffled; snuffling
: to breathe noisily through a nose that is partly blocked
snuffle
2 of 2noun
: the sound made in breathing through a nose that is partly blocked
snuffle
verb
1
as in to sniff
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sniff
- snort
- snore
- whiff
- snuff
- breathe
- wheeze
- respire
- gasp
- huff
- puff
- pant
- yawn
- inspire
- suspire
- blow (out)
- expire
- inbreathe
- draw
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- choke
- smother
- suffocate
- gag
- stifle
- throttle
- asphyxiate
- strangle
2
as in to sniffle
Synonyms & Similar Words
- sniffle
- whine
- sob
- snivel
- bleat
- bawl
- squeak
- cry
- whimper
- mewl
- weep
- blubber
- peep
- murmur
- sigh
- pule
- mumble
- groan
- yelp
- blub
- mutter
- fuss
- moan
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- shriek
- scream
- screech
- howl
- wail
- squeal
- squawk
- yowl
- squall
- roar
- call
- caterwaul
- bellow