snivel – s n ih v ax l
To cry or weep in a feeble way
She snivelled at the thought of leaving
Definition verb (used without object
to weep or cry with sniffling.
to affect a tearful state; whine.
verb (used with object) to utter with sniveling or sniffling. noun weak, whining, or pretended weeping. a light sniffle, as in weeping. a hypocritical show of feeling:
How to Pronounce
Synonyms for snivel gripe, groan, whimper, whine Dictionary Entries near snivel snips, snit, snitch, snitch line, snitchy, snivel, snively, snob, snob appeal, snobbery, snobbish
First known usage
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English snyvele; compare Old English snyflung “sniveling,” derivative of snofl “mucus”; cognate with Low German snüfeln
