Snivel Meaning in English
word
ˈsnɪvəl
SNIV-uhl
snˈɪvəl
sn-IV-uhl
Definition
To cry or complain in a weak, whining, or annoying way, often with sniffing. It suggests a tone that is childish or irritating.
Usage & Nuances
'Snivel' is formal or literary; it's rarely used in casual conversation. Suggests childishness or self-pity. Common in the phrase 'don't snivel'. Not to be confused with 'sniffle' (have a runny nose) or 'whine' (complain noisily).
Spanish: lloriquear - gimotearPortuguese (BR): lamuriar - choramingarPortuguese (PT): lamuriar - choramingarChinese (Simplified): 抽泣 - 哭诉Chinese (Traditional): 抽泣 - 哭訴Hindi: सूंसूँ करना - गिड़गिड़ानाArabic: ينتحب - يتذمر (بتذلل)Bengali: কান্নাকাটি করা - নাক সিঁটকানো (অভিমান করে)Russian: ныть - хныкатьJapanese: めそめそ泣く - ぐずるVietnamese: rên rỉ - thút thítKorean: 칭얼거리다 - 징징거리다Turkish: sızlanmak - mızmızlanmakUrdu: غمگین آواز میں رونا - رونا دھونا کرناIndonesian: merengek - mengeluh dengan nada manja
Example Sentences
Please don't snivel about your homework.
basic
The child began to snivel when he didn't get ice cream.
basic
He tends to snivel when things don’t go his way.
basic
Stop sniveling and stand up for yourself!
natural
I can't listen to him snivel about the same problem every day.
natural
She sniveled about being treated unfairly at work.
natural