sniffles
|snif/fles|
A2
/ˈsnɪfəlz/
(sniffle)
mild cold or sniffing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sniffle' originates from the English word 'sniff,' which meant 'to draw air audibly up the nose.'
Historical Evolution
'sniff' changed from the Middle English word 'sniffen' and eventually became the modern English word 'sniffle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw air audibly up the nose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a runny nose condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/24 16:36