Definitions for snivel

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snivel sniv·el

Spelling: [sniv-uh l]

IPA: /ˈsnɪv əl/

Snivel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 113 anagrams from letters in snivel (eilnsv).

Definitions for snivel

noun

1. weak, whining, or pretended weeping.
2. a light sniffle, as in weeping.
3. a hypocritical show of feeling:
4. mucus running from the nose.
5. snivels, a sniveling condition; a slight cold; sniffles (usually preceded by the).

verb (used with object)

1. to utter with sniveling or sniffling.

verb (used without object)

1. to weep or cry with sniffling.
2. to affect a tearful state; whine.
3. to run at the nose; have a runny nose:
4. to draw up mucus audibly through the nose:

Origin of snivel

1275-1325; Middle English snyvele; compare Old English snyflung (gerund), derivative of snofl mucus; cognate with Low German snüfeln

Examples for snivel

Mr. snivel makes a second attempt to overcome the unprotected girl.

Mr. snivel methodically says he got it of McArthur, the antiquary.

Mr. snivel frets his fingers through his beard, and bows with an easy grace.

Mr. snivel dashes the candle from her hand, and in the darkness grasps her wrists.

Mr. snivel has placed himself against it, begs she will be calm.

When the blows fell, he held his breath, but he did not snivel.

Mr. snivel perceives her agitation, and begs she will remain calm.

"I think the mystery is nearly cleared up, Keepum" says snivel.

When the blows fell, he held his breath, but did not snivel.

I am so glad—But (Mr. snivel interrupts himself) never mind that!