sniffle

Etymology

sniff + -le (frequentative suffix)

verb

1. (intransitive) To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
   Her dad heard her sniffling and passed her a handkerchief.
2. (transitive) To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
   He sniffled a pathetic apology.

noun

1. The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.
   I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season.