the sniffles

plural noun

informal

: a slight or mild cold that causes a person to sniffle a lot

I have (a case of) the sniffles.

Examples of the sniffles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or worse, waking up with the sniffles? — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

When someone in your household has the sniffles, Rapinchuk recommends washing your bedding more often and switching out pillowcases nightly. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026

Some people get the sniffles and stay home from work. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026

Last but not least, the hypoallergenic, breathable cotton cover is the finishing touch to help sleepers rest cooler and avoid the sniffles. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for the sniffles

• riffles