Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The human nose.
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- noun slang The
human nose .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun informal terms for the nose
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Gaby's paid-for schnoz is broken, but a brilliant partnership/rivalry is forged.
Top Moments: Ellen and Becks Play Pranks and Modern Family's Gloria Tells It Like It Isn't 2010
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They talk about Keanu Reeves, Colin Farrell and Ben Affleck in terms of the kind of schnoz (ph) they want.
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Bullied by classmates for his long, thin nose - "Anteater snout," they call him, along with "Monster schnoz" and "Elephant honker" - he finally defends his honor by punching the schoolyard leader.
Book review: 'Destiny and Desire' by Carlos Fuentes Marcela Valdes 2011
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(It's hard to visualize an outsize schnoz on Gemma Arterton, the lovely actress who plays her, but flashbacks to Tamara's childhood help.)
A Grownup Look at Lennon as a 'Boy' Joe Morgenstern 2010
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The elbow came from the cop on his left, who had a mole on his schnoz.
Hijinks Ensue Thomas Pluck 2011
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Bullied by classmates for his long, thin nose - "Anteater snout," they call him, along with "Monster schnoz" and "Elephant honker" - he finally defends his honor by punching the schoolyard leader.
Book review: 'Destiny and Desire' by Carlos Fuentes Marcela Valdes 2011
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For my own plus-sized schnoz, I went with the smaller of the two sizes, allowing me to keep the lenses far enough from my face to prevent sweat buildup or fogging, but close enough to maintain good eye protection.
Clothesline: Briko Endure Pro Duo and Smith PivLock V90 MAX eyewear 2010
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It isn't a Streisand schnoz or a Witherspoon button.
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Opting to say nothing, she smiled at Douglas in response, while screaming at T.J. in her head, Wipe your schnoz, you brown-nosing dick.
I.O.U. Elle 2011
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Mike Tindall, acting captain of the English national rugby team, says his future mother-in-law, Princess Anne, recently asked him if he was going to get his schnoz fixed before the wedding to her daughter, Zara.
The Royals Keep Calm and Marry On Joe Queenan 2011
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