sniffles
Translation
the sniffles, a slight cold
Examples
I think I'm getting the sniffles.
I think I'm getting the sniffles.
Grammar Patterns
to have/get the sniffles to have a slight cold I think I'm getting the sniffles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a cold, a runny nose
Etymology
From the verb 'sniffle', a frequentative of 'sniff', imitating the sound of breathing through a blocked nose.
Memory Tips
The '-les' suffix makes it sound like a minor, slightly annoying illness, similar to 'the giggles'.