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/noʊzd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To sniff or explore with the nose; to investigate or pry into something.
The dog nosed around the garden, searching for any hidden treats.
To delve into or inquire about something in a curious or intrusive manner.
She nosed through the old boxes in the attic, hoping to find family memorabilia.
adjective
Having a nose of a specified kind or character.
The nosed design of the car enhances its aerodynamics.
Characterized by a particular type of nose.
The nosed birds of that species are easily recognizable by their distinctive beaks.
Etymology
From the word 'nose' with the addition of the suffix '-ed' indicating a condition or quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nosed around:
To search or investigate casually.
nosed out:
To discover or uncover something, often information.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To snoop or pry into someone else's affairs.
Stop nosing around in my stuff!
To investigate or look into something cautiously.
He nosed into the rumor to find out the truth.