adj
snotty
Snotty (adj) means Covered in or full of nasal mucus. Example: “The toddler had a snotty nose all week with his cold.”
adj
1
Covered in or full of nasal mucus.
"The toddler had a snotty nose all week with his cold."
2
Rude and arrogant in a superior, dismissive way.
"The clerk gave us a snotty reply when we asked for a refund."
How to use snotty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally runny-nosed, or figuratively rude and stuck-up.
When to use it
Informal in both senses.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
snotty nose
snotty remark
snotty attitude
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Word forms
- Plural
- snotties
- Comparative
- snottier
- Superlative
- snottiest
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What does “snotty” mean?
The word “snotty” means covered in or full of nasal mucus. In plain terms, either literally runny-nosed, or figuratively rude and stuck-up.
How do you use “snotty” in a sentence?
Here is “snotty” used in a sentence: “The toddler had a snotty nose all week with his cold.”
What part of speech is “snotty”?
“Snotty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “snotty” have?
“Snotty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or full of nasal mucus.
