Definition

Noun: * The nose, especially a large or prominent one: "schnoz" is an informal, humorous, and often slightly rude term for a person's nose. It emphasizes the nose's size or shape in a playful way.

Usage

• This word is used in very casual conversation, often among friends or in comedic contexts. It is not appropriate for formal writing or polite situations.
• It is typically used to describe a nose that is considered notably large, distinctive, or prominent.

Examples

• "He broke his schnoz playing basketball." (He broke his nose playing basketball.)
• "With a schnoz like that, he could smell dinner from a mile away!" (With a nose like that, he could smell dinner from a mile away!)
• "She affectionately tapped him on his schnoz." (She affectionately tapped him on his nose.)

Advanced Usage

• The word can be used for self-deprecating humor.
  • "I need huge sunglasses to cover this schnoz of mine." (I need huge sunglasses to cover this nose of mine.)

Variants and Related Words

• Schnozzle (noun): A variant with the same meaning as "schnoz."
• Schnozzola (noun): Another, less common variant with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Nose: The standard, neutral term.
• Beak: Informal, implies a nose that is large, hooked, or pointed.
• Honker: Informal, implies a large nose.
• Snout: Informal, compares a human nose to an animal's, often implying it is large or unattractive.

Related Idioms

• To follow one's nose: To go straight ahead or to be guided by instinct.
  • "The bakery is just down this street—just follow your nose." (The bakery is just down this street—just go straight ahead/use your sense of smell.)
• To have a nose for something: To have a natural talent for finding or detecting something.
  • "That reporter has a nose for a good story." (That reporter has a talent for finding good stories.)
  • (Note: These idioms use the standard word "nose," not the informal "schnoz.")

Noun

1. informal terms for the nose