pug nose

noun

1. a short, broad, somewhat turned-up nose.

pug nose

noun

1. a short stubby upturned nose

Derived Forms

• ˈpug-ˌnosed, adjective

Other Words From

• pug-nosed [puhg, -nohzd], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pug nose¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of pug nose¹

C18: from pug ¹

Example Sentences

The man that I am after has an Irish pug nose, and you are an old Dutchman.

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He would play billiards with his nose, and a little pug nose at that, my children.

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In another year, this first babe became "the other baby," and was put on a bottle with its little pug-nose out of joint.

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She was just a wholesome, helpful little maid with a pug-nose that was always freckled.

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That my straight hair and pug nose needn't make any difference; that some day I'd surprise people as the ugly duckling did.

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