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sniffly, a.|ˈsnɪflɪ| [f. sniffle v. + -y1.] Sniffling; characterized by sniffling. Also fig.
1927W. E. Collinson Contemp. Eng. 59 They vary in intensity from the sniffling or sniffly cold to the church⁓yard cough! 1929G. Ade Let. 8 Feb. (1973) 139 The warm weather will be welcome. Most of us have sniffly colds. Otherwise we are all right. 1960Guardian 9 Apr. 6/6 We sat there in the bare little room, wet and sniffly with sentiment. 1966R. H. Rimmer Harrad Experiment (1967) 79 Get out your handkerchiefs, wipe your sniffly nose. 1974[see luxe 1]. |