Definitions

1. verb

to make a soft, high-pitched sound while inhaling, typically due to cold or allergies; to cry or whimper

“She began to sniffle as she looked at the sad movie.”

2. noun

a soft, high-pitched sound while inhaling, typically due to cold or allergies

“The sniffle in the back of the room caught everyone’s attention.”

3. verb

to feel or show a sense of sadness or regret

“He started to sniffle as he remembered his lost pet.”