snot

[ snot ]

noun

1. Vulgar. mucus from the nose.
2. Informal. a disrespectful or supercilious person.

snot

/ snɒt /

noun

1. nasal mucus or discharge
2. slang.
   a contemptible person

Word History and Origins

Origin of snot¹

1350–1400; Middle English; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snotte, Old English gesnot, Danish snot

Word History and Origins

Origin of snot¹

Old English gesnot; related to Old High German snuzza, Norwegian, Danish snot, German schneuzen to blow one's nose

Example Sentences

SNOT, a term of reproach applied to persons by the vulgar when vexed or annoyed.

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