sniffly en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsnɪfl̩i/
Etymology
From sniffle + -y.
Meanings
-
Inclined to sniffle.
I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold.
-
Resembling a sniffle.
a sniffly sound
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snifflier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| sniffliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |