Sniffle

usgb/ˈsnɪfl/
noun

A small or slight cold which causes you to breathe in with a short sound because your nose is not clear.

She has a little sniffle, but she'll be okay.
Visual representation of "sniffle" - A small or slight cold which causes you to breathe in with a short sound because your nose is not clear.

Often appears as...

  • catch a sniffle
  • have a sniffle
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Minor Illness

Use 'sniffle' to describe a light cold, suggesting it's not severe.

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Despite his sniffle, he attended all his classes.
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Not Contagious

'Sniffle' often implies a non-serious condition that is not highly infectious.

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No worries, it's just a sniffle, I'm not spreading germs.
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Empathy Signal

Describing someone with a 'sniffle' can indicate care or concern for their well-being.

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She brought her colleague tea for his sniffle.
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