get, have, etc. the snuffles

get the snuffles

To catch a cold, usually a minor one. My daughter seems to have gotten the snuffles from someone at daycare.See also: get, snuffle

have the snuffles

To have a cold, usually a minor one. I have the snuffles, so I'm going to stay home and nap instead.See also: have, snuffle

get, have, etc. the ˈsnuffles

(informal) get, have, etc. a cold: According to research, non-drinkers are more likely to develop the winter snuffles than moderate drinkers.See also: snuffle