Sniveling

Sniveling
Snivel Sniv"el, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sniveled}or {Snivelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sniveling} or {Snivelling}.] [OE. snivelen, snevelen, snuvelen, freg. of sneven. See {Sniff}, and cf. {Snuffle}.] 1. To run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise. [1913 Webster]

2. To cry or whine with snuffling, as children; to cry weakly or whiningly. [1913 Webster]

Put stop to thy sniveling ditty. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • sniveling — sniv·el·ing || snɪvlɪŋ adj. whining, whimpering, complaining; sniffling, snuffling sniv·el || snɪvl n. runny nose; sniffle; whine, whimper, tearful complaining v. sniffle; run at the nose; whine, whimper, complain tearfully …   English contemporary dictionary

  • sniveling — noun whining in a tearful manner (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑snivel • Derivationally related forms: ↑snivel, ↑snivel (for: ↑snivel) • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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