Snivelling Meaning in English
word · lemma: snivel
ˈsnɪvəlɪŋ
SNIV-uh-ling
snˈɪvəlɪŋ
sNIV-uh-ling
Definition
Speaking or crying in a weak, whining, or complaining way, usually to get sympathy or attention.
Usage & Nuances
"Snivelling" is disapproving and often used to criticize someone for complaining or acting weak, especially when tears or whining are involved. Common with "snivelling child" or "snivelling coward". More negative than "whining" or "crying".
Spanish: lloriqueo - gimoteoPortuguese (BR): choramingando - lamuriandoPortuguese (PT): lamuriar - choramingarChinese (Simplified): 抽泣 - 哭诉（贬义）Chinese (Traditional): 抽泣 - 哭訴（貶義）Hindi: सिसकता हुआ - रोता-धोताArabic: يتنحنح بالبكاء - يتذمّر (بكاء)Bengali: কান্নাকাটি করা - নালিশ করা (অসমর্থভাবে)Russian: хныканье - нытьё - жалобное причитаниеJapanese: めそめそする - 泣き言を言うVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 징징거리다 - 칭얼거리다Turkish: sızlanmak - mızmızlanmakUrdu: چیں چیں کرنا - رونا دھونا (شکایت یا کمزوری سے)Indonesian: merengek - merengek-meren
Example Sentences
The snivelling boy kept asking for candy.
basic
Stop your snivelling and finish your homework.
basic
Nobody likes a snivelling coward.
basic
He came into the room, snivelling about how unfair his boss was.
natural
I'm tired of your snivelling every time things get tough.
natural
No one wants to listen to your snivelling excuses.
natural