snuffle

• Substantif désignant l'action de respirer bruyamment ou lourdement par le nez, souvent à cause d'une congestion ou d'un rhume, ainsi que le bruit produit.

A noun referring to the act of breathing heavily or noisily through the nose, often due to congestion or a cold.

1. Noisy breathingB1informal

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

   Respiration bruyante par le nez

   • He had a bad cold and a constant snuffle.
   • Her snuffle was so loud I could hear it across the room.
   • The baby's snuffle kept him awake all night.

   Synonymessniffsnifflesnort

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une respiration bruyante par le nez, souvent due à un rhume ou aux pleurs, ainsi que le fait de renifler ou de flairer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of breathing noisily through the nose, often due to a cold or crying, or to sniff or smell something.

1. Sniff or smell inquiringlyB2informal

   To sniff or smell something in a curious or investigative manner.

   Renifler pour explorer

   • The dog snuffled around the kitchen floor, looking for crumbs.
   • He snuffled at the flowers, trying to identify their scent.
   • She snuffled the air, detecting the faint smell of smoke.

   Synonymesnosescentsmellsniffsnuff

2. Snuff up mucus through the noseB2informal

   To inhale or draw mucus up through the nose, often due to a cold or congestion.

   renifler en aspirant

   • The child snuffled loudly, his nose blocked from the cold.
   • She kept snuffling during the meeting, trying to clear her sinuses.
   • He snuffled into his handkerchief, feeling miserable with the flu.

   Synonymessnifflesnivelsnuff

3. Cry or whine with snufflingB2informal

   To cry or whimper while making snuffling sounds, often from sadness or distress.

   Renifler en pleurant

   • The little girl snuffled after she fell and scraped her knee.
   • He snuffled quietly in the corner, upset about the argument.
   • The puppy snuffled and whined, missing its owner.

   Synonymesblubbersnifflesnivelwhimperwhine