# Sneeze Fits, Stifles and Build-Ups: Community Terms

Source: https://sneezeindex.com/guides/sneeze-fits-stifles-build-ups/

**Fits, stifles and build-ups** are common terms used to describe different parts of a sneeze or sneezing episode. They can appear in video titles, WAV descriptions, fiction, artwork and creator tags.

## What is a sneeze fit?\n\n
A sneeze fit means several sneezes occur within a relatively short period. You may also see the words *multiples*, *multiple sneezes* or a number describing how many sneezes are in a recording.

## What is a stifled sneeze?\n\n
A stifled sneeze is a sneeze that is suppressed or held back rather than released normally. In fiction and roleplay, stifling can also describe a character attempting to stay quiet or avoid drawing attention.

## What is a build-up?\n\n
The build-up is the period immediately before a sneeze. For some recordings or stories, that moment is a significant part of the scene: changes in breathing, false starts, pauses or the sense that the sneeze is about to happen.

## These terms can overlap\n\n
A creator can publish a natural sneeze fit with long build-ups, an induced recording containing several stifles, or fictional writing that combines all three. The terms describe characteristics of the material rather than separate creator identities.

Browse [Build-Up](/interest/build-up/), [Stifled](/interest/stifled/) or the creator directory to find profiles associated with these interests.