snoot
Snoot (noun) means an informal word for a nose or snout, often used playfully for animals. Example: “The puppy pressed its snoot against the window.”
How to use snoot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a cute/informal word for a nose, or a snobbish person (especially about grammar or taste).
Very informal; the "nose" sense is popular in internet slang about pets.
Word forms
snooted past tense, snoots plural, snoots singular
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The puppy pressed its _____ against the window.
Etymology
From Scots snoot, a variant of "snout," ultimately from Middle Dutch snute.
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What does “snoot” mean?
The word “snoot” means an informal word for a nose or snout, often used playfully for animals. In plain terms, either a cute/informal word for a nose, or a snobbish person (especially about grammar or taste).
How do you pronounce “snoot”?
“Snoot” is pronounced snoot (/snuːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “snoot” in a sentence?
Here is “snoot” used in a sentence: “The puppy pressed its snoot against the window.”
What part of speech is “snoot”?
“Snoot” is a noun.
Where does the word “snoot” come from?
The word “snoot” comes from Dutch. From Scots snoot, a variant of "snout," ultimately from Middle Dutch snute.
How many meanings does “snoot” have?
“Snoot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal word for a nose or snout, often used playfully for animals.
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