Snivel Definition

snivel
noun
  1. whining in a tearful manner
  2. the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
verb
  1. talk in a tearful manner
  2. snuff up mucus through the nose
  3. cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"

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