sniffly

adjective

snif·​fly ˈsni-f(ə-)lē How to pronounce sniffly (audio)
snifflier; sniffliest
: tending to sniffle
feeling sniffly
: having the sniffles
a sniffly nose
… his usual spring allergies … have left him sniffly.S. L. Price

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For sniffly sleepers, this is a godsend. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sniffly was in 1899

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“Sniffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sniffly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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