What does snivel mean?

Definitions for snivel
ˈsnɪv əlsniv·el

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word snivel.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. snivel, snivelingnoun

    whining in a tearful manner

  2. snuffle, sniffle, snivelverb

    the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

  3. snivel, whineverb

    talk in a tearful manner

  4. snuffle, snivelverb

    snuff up mucus through the nose

  5. snivel, sniffle, blubber, blub, snuffleverb

    cry or whine with snuffling

    "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"

Wiktionary

  1. snivelnoun

    the act of snivelling

  2. snivelnoun

    nasal mucus; snot

  3. snivelverb

    To breathe heavily through the nose; to sniffle.

  4. snivelverb

    To whine or complain, whilst crying.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. SNIVELnoun

    Snot; the running of the nose.

    Etymology: snavel, snevel, German.

  2. To Snivelverb

    Etymology: from the noun.

    Funeral tears are hired out as mourning cloaks; and whether we go to our graves sniveling or singing, ’tis all mere form. Roger L'Estrange.

    Away goes he sniveling and yelping, that he had dropt his ax into the water. Roger L'Estrange.

Wikipedia

  1. snivel

    Nasal congestion is the blockage of nasal breathing usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels.

ChatGPT

  1. snivel

    Snivel refers to the act of crying or whining in an annoying or weak manner. It can also refer to the action or instance of sniffing, usually due to a cold or crying. It is often associated with showing self-pity or seeking sympathy.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Snivelverb

    to run at the nose; to make a snuffling noise

  2. Snivelverb

    to cry or whine with snuffling, as children; to cry weakly or whiningly

  3. Snivelverb

    mucus from the nose; snot

  4. Etymology: [OE. snivelen, snevelen, snuvelen, freg. of sneven. See Sniff, and cf. Snuffle.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Snivel

    sniv′l, v.i. to run at the nose: to cry, as a child:—pr.p. sniv′elling; pa.t. and pa.p. sniv′elled.n. snot: cant, an affected tearful state.—n. Sniv′eller, one prone to snivelling: one who cries for slight causes.—adjs. Sniv′elling, snotty: weakly tearful; Sniv′elly, snotty, whining. [A.S. snofel, mucus from the nose; akin to sniff, snuff.]

Matched Categories

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

Anagrams for snivel »

  1. levins

  2. livens

  3. Sliven

How to pronounce snivel?

How to say snivel in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of snivel in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of snivel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

snivel#100000#313322#333333

Translations for snivel

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • маңҡаBashkir
  • gimotear, lloriquearSpanish
  • tuhina, nyyhke, räkä, tuhista, nyyhkiä, nyyhkytysFinnish
  • chialer colloquial, pleurnicher, rhinorrhéeFrench
  • सिसकनाHindi
  • לְהִתְבַּכְיֵןHebrew
  • mucusqueLatin
  • klynke, bære seg, grining, snufse, snufs, snørr, klynk, tute, tutingNorwegian
  • biadolićPolish
  • сопли, ныть, носовая слизь, сопеть, хныканье, хныкатьRussian
  • цмиздрити, cmizdritiSerbo-Croatian

Get even more translations for snivel »

Translation

Find a translation for the snivel definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"snivel." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 Nov. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/snivel>.

Discuss these snivel definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for snivel? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    A pluck
    B snap
    C contempt
    D reciprocal

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for snivel: