sniffle

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.”