have the sniffles

To have a cold, usually a minor one. I have the sniffles, so I'm going to stay home and nap instead. Once your kids are in daycare, they'll have the sniffles constantly. A: "Do you have the sniffles?" B: "Nah, it's my allergies. All this pollen is killing me."

get, have, etc. the ˈsniffles

(informal) get, have, etc. a slight cold: ‘Are you ill?’ ‘No, I’ve just got the sniffles.’

See also: sniffle

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have the snuffles
sniffle
get the sniffles
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snuffle
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up to (doing something)

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