noun
- a condition of having a stuffy or runny nose, especially from a cold
Usage: informal; often used in plural
verb
- to breathe noisily through a partially blocked nose
Usage: third person singular present
Examples
- The baby had the snuffles and couldn’t sleep well.
- Her allergies gave her the snuffles all spring.
- He snuffles loudly when he has a cold.
- The dog snuffles around the yard looking for treats.
- She woke up with the snuffles after being out in the rain.
- The toddler snuffles and wipes his nose with his sleeve.