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noun

Snuffle n.

The act of snuffing; a sound made by the air passing through the nose when obstructed. "This dread sovereign, Breath, in its passage, gave a snort or snuffle."

An affected nasal twang; hence, cant; hypocrisy.

pl. Obstruction of the nose by mucus; nasal catarrh of infants or children. (Colloq.)

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Etymology of 'Snuffle'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Snuffle" Quotes from Famous Books

... begrudge us, and we'll take Our leave of bones and puppy cake. Back to the woods we'll hie, and there Thou'lt hunt the fleet but fearful hare, Pursue the hedge's prickly pig, Dine upon rabbits' eggs and dig With practised paw and eager snuffle The shy but oh! ...

— Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 152, Feb. 7, 1917 • Various

Words linked to "Snuffle" : external respiration, breathe in, respiration, weep, breathing, ventilation, blub, snuffler, snuff, inhale, sniffle, snivel, cry, blubber, smell, snuffly