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Sniffle

usgb/ˈsnɪfl/Volume
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Minor IllnessPlay
Use 'sniffle' to describe a light cold, suggesting it's not severe. SlideDespite his sniffle, he attended all his classes.
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Not ContagiousPlay
'Sniffle' often implies a non-serious condition that is not highly infectious. SlideNo worries, it's just a sniffle, I'm not spreading germs.
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Empathy SignalPlay
Describing someone with a 'sniffle' can indicate care or concern for their well-being. SlideShe brought her colleague tea for his sniffle.