Snivel

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪvɪl/

Snivel (verb)

  1. to cry quietly, often with a runny nose.
  2. to complain in an annoying or whiny way.

Examples

  • The child began to snivel after losing the toy.
  • She would snivel quietly in the corner when upset.

Common collocations: snivel quietly, start to snivel, snivel about, constantly snivel

Synonyms of Snivel

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Snivel

  • expressing joy instead of complaint