sniveller

Updated: April 30, 2025

It is true we fight when we lose, that is a compensation. Bah! that little sniveller, the king, makes winners give him his revenge. What a reign! my poor Raoul, what a reign!

Alexandre Dumas - Ten Years Later

You cursed, whining, psalm-singing sniveller, you don't know when you are well off'! Out with you! Mr. Thomasson waited for no more, but stumbled out, shaking with fright. 'And you! the ruffian continued, addressing the girl, 'unless you want to be thrown out the same way you were thrown in! The sooner I see your back, my sulky Madam, the better I shall be pleased.

Stanley John Weyman - The Castle Inn