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Whimple vs Sniffle - What's the difference?

whimple | sniffle |

As verbs the difference between whimple and sniffle

is that whimple is to whiffle; to veer while sniffle is to make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing because of a runny nose.

As a noun sniffle is

the act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.

whimple

English

Verb

(whimpl)
  • To whiffle; to veer.
    • (Webster 1913)

    sniffle

    English

    Verb

    (sniffl)
  • To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing because of a runny nose.
    • Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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.