snivel

• Substantiv, das das weinerliche Jammern oder Klagen oder das geräuschvolle Atmen durch die Nase, oft aufgrund einer Verstopfung, bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of crying or complaining in a whining, tearful manner, or the act of breathing heavily through the nose, often due to congestion.

1. Whining in a tearful mannerC1informal

   The act of complaining or crying in a weak, annoying, or self-pitying way.

   Weinerlichkeit

   • His constant snivel about the workload annoyed everyone.
   • She gave a pathetic snivel when she didn't get her way.
   • The child's snivel was a plea for attention.

   Synonymecomplaintmoansnifflesnufflewhimperwhine

2. Noisy breathing through the noseC1informal

   The act of breathing heavily or noisily through the nose, often due to congestion or crying.

   Schniefen

   • I could hear his snivel from across the room as he tried to clear his nose.
   • Her snivel was a clear sign she had a bad cold.
   • The constant snivel during the movie was distracting.

   Synonymesniffsnifflesnortsnuffle

• Verb, das ein weinerliches, jammerndes oder selbstmitleidiges Klagen oder Weinen beschreibt, oft mit leiser, näselnder Stimme. Es kann auch das schniefende Riechen oder den Nasenausfluss betreffen.

A verb used to describe the act of crying or complaining in a whining, tearful, or self-pitying manner.

1. Cry or complain tearfullyB2informal

   To speak or complain in a tearful, whining, or self-pitying manner.

   Jammern

   • The child sniveled about not getting a toy.
   • Stop sniveling and tell me what happened.
   • He sniveled through his entire apology.

   Synonymeblubbercrygrizzlemewlpulesnifflesnufflesobwhimperwhine

2. Sniffle or snuffle mucusB2informal

   To inhale or sniff up mucus from the nose, often audibly.

   Nase hochziehen

   • She sniveled loudly during the cold winter morning.
   • He kept sniveling and wiping his nose with a tissue.
   • The baby sniveled as it tried to breathe through a stuffy nose.

   Synonymesniffsnifflesnuffle

3. Whine or cry with snufflingB2informal

   To cry or whine while making snuffling sounds, often due to sadness or discomfort.

   Jammern und schniefen

   • The puppy sniveled when left alone in the room.
   • He sniveled quietly after stubbing his toe.
   • She sniveled and sniffled throughout the sad movie.

   Synonymeblubbersnifflesnufflewhimperwhine