snuffle
/ˈsnʌfəl/
noun
- A noisy sniff or breathing sound made through the nose.
- She gave a snuffle and wiped her nose.
- The only sound was the snuffle of the sleeping dog.
- A loud snuffle came from the corner of the room.
verb
- To breathe noisily through the nose, especially when it is partly blocked or when crying.
- He snuffled into his handkerchief during the sad movie.
- The baby snuffled in her sleep with a cold.
- The dog snuffled at the base of the tree, searching for a scent.
- To speak or utter in a nasal, muffled way.
- The old man snuffled his reply, barely audible.
- She snuffled an apology through her tears.
- He snuffled a few words about being sorry.