snoot

/snu:t/

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Basic Definition:

• Snoot (noun): In informal language, a "snoot" can mean two things:
  • The Nose: It's a playful or funny way to refer to someone’s nose.
  • An Arrogant Person: It can also describe someone who acts superior or thinks they are better than others, which can be annoying.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "snoot" in casual conversations, especially when talking about someone's attitude or when joking about noses.

Examples:

1. As a Nose:
   • "That dog has a big snoot!"
2. As an Arrogant Person:
   • "She’s such a snoot; she never wants to hang out with us because she thinks she's too cool."

Advanced Usage:

• When referring to someone as a "snoot," it often implies a sense of judgment about their behavior or attitude. You might hear it in contexts where someone is critiquing the pretentiousness of another person.

Word Variants:

• Snooty (adjective): This describes someone who is snobbish or arrogant.
  • Example: "He has such a snooty attitude towards people who don’t dress well."

Different Meanings:

1. Nose: The physical part of the face used for smelling.
2. Arrogant Person: Someone who looks down on others and behaves in a condescending way.

Synonyms:

• For "nose": snout, beak (more informal).
• For "arrogant person": snob, elitist, pretentious person.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Put your snoot up": This phrase isn't common but could imply someone is acting superior or looking down on others.
• "Snoot around": This isn't a standard phrasal verb but could be used informally to mean someone is wandering around with a snooty attitude.

Summary:

The word "snoot" can refer to a person’s nose in a funny way or describe someone who is acting arrogantly.

Academic

Noun

1. informal terms for the nose
2. a person regarded as arrogant and annoying

Synonyms

• beak
• honker
• hooter
• nozzle
• snout
• schnozzle
• schnoz
• snob
• prig
• snot