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

Covered in or full of nasal mucus.

"The toddler had a snotty nose all week with his cold."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither literally runny-nosed, or figuratively rude and stuck-up.

When to use it

Informal in both senses.

Easily confused with

snooty →

Common pairings

snotty nose snotty remark snotty attitude

snottier comparative, snotties plural, snottiest superlative

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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.