snively

[ sniv-uh-lee ]

adjective

1. characterized by or given to sniveling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snively¹

First recorded in 1570–80; snivel + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The Capitals have a handful of young forwards they brought into the mix late in the season after the team was eliminated from playoff contention, including Beck Malenstyn, Joe Snively and Henrik Borgstrom.

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The Capitals received goals from Joe Snively, Rasmus Sandin and Craig Smith on three of the team’s first five shots for a 3-0 lead less than 11 minutes into the game.

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Blackwood allowed goals to Joe Snively, Rasmus Sandin and Craig Smith on the first five shots he faced in 10-plus minutes and got the hook when Tom Wilson scored 1:05 into the second period.

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Borgstrom was the third player called up from Hershey this week, joining fellow forwards Beck Malenstyn and Joe Snively.

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And it included Snively, who charged toward the net late in the first period and created traffic in front of New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin.

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