snotnosed

[ snot-nohzd ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. impudent; insolent; snotty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snotnosed¹

First recorded in 1940–45; snot + nose + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“You couldn’t catch me,” snotnosed Katie said, flouncing away and galumphing loudly down the carpeted stairs.

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