Meaning & Definition of word "Snot"
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Snot
/snɒt/
noun:
- 1. A thick mucus secretion from the nose, often associated with a cold or allergies.
- Example: He wiped the snot from his nose with his sleeve.
- 2. A contemptible or annoying person.
- Example: That little snot always steals the spotlight.
- 3. Slang term for nasal mucus, especially in relation to children.
- Example: The child had a runny nose, and I could see the snot hanging down.
Etymology
Middle English 'snot', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
snotty:
Behaving in a rude or contemptuous manner.
snot-nosed:
Referring to a young or inexperienced person, often in a dismissive way.
Related Words
mucus:
A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes.
expectorate:
To cough or spit out phlegm from the throat or lungs.
Slang Meanings of snot
Meaning: A person who is annoying or unpleasant.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a snot, nobody likes whiners.
Meaning: To express disdain or contempt.
Example Sentence: She snottily dismissed his ideas.