snivelization

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• snivel — (v.) O.E. *snyflan to run at the nose (Cf. snyflung running of the nose ), related to snofl nasal mucus. Meaning to be in an (affected) tearful state is from 1680s. Related: Snivelled; snivelling. Snivelling mean spirited, weak is recorded from… …   Etymology dictionary