Snivelling
adjective
Crying or complaining in a whiny, self-pitying way.
Stop your snivelling and tell me what really happened.
Often appears as...
- snivelling coward
- snivelling wretch
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cry or complain in a weak or exaggerated way.
She was snivelling about how hard her life is.
Often appears as...
- snivelling away
- just snivelling
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Crying or complaining in a whiny, self-pitying way.
Stop your snivelling and tell me what really happened.
Often appears as...
- snivelling coward
- snivelling wretch
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cry or complain in a weak or exaggerated way.
She was snivelling about how hard her life is.
Often appears as...
- snivelling away
- just snivelling
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies annoyance at the person's behavior rather than sympathy.
His snivelling after the game annoyed his teammates.
Pro Tip 2/3Used for Small Issues
'Snivelling' suggests the issues are minor and the reaction is excessive.
He's snivelling over a scratch that's barely noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Shows Weakness
The word is often used to portray someone as weak or lacking courage.
The students saw the snivelling mess of a teacher as a pushover.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies annoyance at the person's behavior rather than sympathy.
His snivelling after the game annoyed his teammates.
Pro Tip 2/3Used for Small Issues
'Snivelling' suggests the issues are minor and the reaction is excessive.
He's snivelling over a scratch that's barely noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Shows Weakness
The word is often used to portray someone as weak or lacking courage.
The students saw the snivelling mess of a teacher as a pushover.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies annoyance at the person's behavior rather than sympathy.
His snivelling after the game annoyed his teammates.
Pro Tip 2/3Used for Small Issues
'Snivelling' suggests the issues are minor and the reaction is excessive.
He's snivelling over a scratch that's barely noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Shows Weakness
The word is often used to portray someone as weak or lacking courage.
The students saw the snivelling mess of a teacher as a pushover.
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