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sniveling

UK
/ˈsnɪvəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪvəlɪŋ/

Translations

snivelingnoun
pleurnicherieSurtout au sens de plainte ou de geignement faible et agaçant.
His constant sniveling about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
Sa constante pleurnicherie au sujet du temps commençait à agacer tout le monde.
Additional translations
reniflementEmploi plus concret quand l’idée de renifler domine.
Synonyms
wailing
sobbing
blubbering
complaining
whining
snivelinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsnɪv.əl.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪv.əl.ɪŋ/
Functions purely as a present-participle adjective (“whining, tearful”).
pleurnichardSe dit d’une personne ou d’une attitude plaintive et larmoyante, souvent péjoratif.
The sniveling child complained about every little inconvenience during the trip.
L'enfant pleurnichard se plaignait du moindre désagrément pendant le voyage.
Additional translations
geignardRegistre familier et péjoratif.
Synonyms
tearful
sobbing
mournful
complaining
whining
snivelverb

sniveling

Gerund

sniveled
Past Simple
sniveled
Past Participle
sniveling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsnɪvəl/
US
/ˈsnɪvəl/
pleurnicherFamilier ; pour une plainte ou une attitude geignarde.
He would often snivel about his problems instead of facing them head-on.
Il avait souvent tendance à pleurnicher à propos de ses problèmes au lieu de les affronter de front.
Additional translations
reniflerPour le sens de renifler à cause d’un rhume ou d’une congestion nasale.
gémirPar extension ; avec une nuance plaintive ou larmoyante.
Synonyms
complain
blubber
moan
weep
whine
sniffle

Definitions

snivelingnoun
The act of crying and sniffing in a feeble or fretful way.
His constant sniveling about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
snivelinggerund / present participle
Exhibiting a whining, tearful, or self-pitying demeanor.
The sniveling child complained about every little inconvenience during the trip.
snivelverb
To cry or whine with snuffling.
The child began to snivel after being scolded by his parents.
To speak or act in a whining, tearful, or weakly emotional manner.
He would often snivel about his problems instead of facing them head-on.
To sniffle repeatedly because of a cold or nasal congestion, making soft sniffing sounds.
He snivelled quietly in the back row, trying not to draw attention to his cold.
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