Meaning & Definition of word "Snout"

Snout

/naʊt/

1. The projecting nose and jaws of a mammal, especially when elongated.
- Example: The pig used its snout to root around in the mud for food.
2. The elongated nose or snout of an animal, such as a crocodile or dog.
- Example: The crocodile's snout was covered in mud after lying on the riverbank.
3. The front part of a vessel, particularly a ship or airplane.
- Example: The ship's snout sliced through the waves as it sped towards the horizon.

1. To sniff or investigate with a snout.
- Example: The dog snouted around the garden, searching for any hidden treats.

Middle English 'snoote', from Old English 'snūt' meaning 'snout, nose'.

snout out:

To inform or betray someone, often in a secretive manner.

snouted it:

To have completed a task with the precision of an animal using its snout.

muzzle:

The projecting part of the face, consisting of the nose and mouth.

sniff:

To inhale through the nose to detect a scent.

Meaning: A police informant.

Example Sentence: He was acting like a snout, giving up his friends to the cops.

Meaning: A part of a pipe that refers to the end where the smoke is inhaled.

Example Sentence: He took a hit from the snout of the bong.