sniveler en · NOUN
Etymology
From snivel + -er.
Meanings
- One who snivels.
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(derogatory) A person who whines and complains about small matters.
In the so-called "golden era" of science fiction, gay/lesbian characters were treated as misfits, sociopaths, villains and "unnaturals" to be pitied and scorned. Gay characters were virtually all weak, effeminate snivelers out to harm the heroes of the story. Lesbians were invariably portrayed as massive, muscular Amazons with sadistic tendencies.
1985 February 2, Tim Broadbent, “Kindred Spirits (review)”, in Gay Community News, volume 12, number 28, page 10:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snivelers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |