pug-nosed
/'pʌgnouzd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a short, broad, and slightly turned-up nose; characterized by a nose that is blunt and often upturned at the end.
Usage
- The adjective pug-nosed is used to describe a person's or sometimes an animal's facial feature, specifically the shape of the nose. It is a compound adjective typically placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., a pug-nosed child). It is a neutral descriptive term, though context is important as it can sometimes be considered informal or impolite if used in a derogatory manner.
Examples
- The cartoon character was drawn as a cheerful, pug-nosed puppy.
- She had a pug-nosed profile that reminded him of old family portraits.
- The detective in the novel was described as a tough, pug-nosed man.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Nuance: While primarily descriptive, the term can carry connotations of cuteness or a distinctive, strong character depending on context.
- Comparative Form: The comparative and superlative forms are "more pug-nosed" and "most pug-nosed," though they are rarely used.
Variants and Related Words
- Snub-nosed (adjective): A very close synonym, also meaning having a short, blunt, and slightly upturned nose. (e.g., a snub-nosed revolver).
- Pug (noun): A breed of dog with a characteristic short, wrinkled face and a curled tail, from which the term "pug-nosed" is derived.
Synonyms
- Snub-nosed
- Turned-up nose
- Blunt-nosed
Antonyms
- Aquiline-nosed (having a nose curved like an eagle's beak)
- Hook-nosed
- Straight-nosed
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
Adjective
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having a blunt nose
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a pug-nosed boy with freckles
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a snub-nosed automatic
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