What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sniffle
Example
She had a bad cold and kept sniffing throughout the meeting. [sniffing: present participle]
Example
He tried to hide his tears, but the occasional sniffle gave him away. [sniffle: noun]
snuffle
Example
The dog snuffled around the garden, looking for a scent. [snuffled: past tense]
Example
She had a cold and could only snuffle the aroma of the flowers. [snuffle: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sniffle is more commonly used than snuffle in everyday language, especially in the context of a cold or crying. Snuffle is less common and may be more specific to certain contexts, such as describing the behavior of animals.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sniffle and snuffle?
Both sniffle and snuffle are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
