Snivel Definition & Meaning
snivel
- noun
- whining in a tearful manner
- the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
- verb
- talk in a tearful manner
- snuff up mucus through the nose
- cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
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- What does snivel mean?
- whining in a tearful manner the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) talk in a tearful manner snuff up mucus through the nose cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
- What part of speech is snivel?
- Snivel is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does snivel have?
- Snivel has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).