fungar

Meaning

1. (intransitive) to snivel (to breathe heavily)
2. (intransitive) to smell, to sniff (to detect a scent)
3. (intransitive) to expel air through the nose
4. (intransitive) to speak nasally
5. (intransitive) to hum
6. (intransitive) to whimper
7. (intransitive) to grumble
8. (pronominal,transitive) to blow one's nose

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fuŋˈɡaɾ/

Etymology

Attested since 1746. Probably onomatopoeic; alternatively from Vulgar Latin *fumicare, from fūmus (“steam”).