Snivel
verb
To cry or complain in a whiny or tearful way.
Stop sniveling and tell me what's wrong.
Often appears as...
- snivel about something
- snivel like a baby
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A snotty or runny nose.
The kid has a snivel again.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To cry or complain in a whiny or tearful way.
Stop sniveling and tell me what's wrong.
Often appears as...
- snivel about something
- snivel like a baby
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A snotty or runny nose.
The kid has a snivel again.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'snivel' to express disdain for someone's complaints perceived as minor or weak.
He always snivels over the chores he has to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Snivel' is informal and may sound rude or insensitive if used in serious discussions.
She told her brother to stop sniveling about missing the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Sickness
Do not confuse 'snivel' as a verb with having a cold; it's about complaining, not sneezing.
He's not really sick, just sniveling for attention.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'snivel' to express disdain for someone's complaints perceived as minor or weak.
He always snivels over the chores he has to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Snivel' is informal and may sound rude or insensitive if used in serious discussions.
She told her brother to stop sniveling about missing the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Sickness
Do not confuse 'snivel' as a verb with having a cold; it's about complaining, not sneezing.
He's not really sick, just sniveling for attention.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'snivel' to express disdain for someone's complaints perceived as minor or weak.
He always snivels over the chores he has to do.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Snivel' is informal and may sound rude or insensitive if used in serious discussions.
She told her brother to stop sniveling about missing the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Sickness
Do not confuse 'snivel' as a verb with having a cold; it's about complaining, not sneezing.
He's not really sick, just sniveling for attention.
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