snoot

Definitions


[snuːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person's nose
(e.g: a remark that might warrant a good smack in the snoot)

- a person who shows contempt for those considered to be of a lower social class
(e.g: the snoots complain that the paper has lowered its standards)

- a tubular or conical attachment used to produce a narrow beam from a spotlight
(e.g: a small flash unit was fitted with a snoot)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: variant of snout


[snuːt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- stylish and sophisticated
(e.g: a snoot silk shirt)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: variant of snout




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