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snout

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Snout (noun) means the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig. Example: “The pig pushed its snout under the fence looking for food.”

noun

The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig.

"The pig rooted around in the dirt with its snout."

"The pig pushed its snout under the fence looking for food."

A person's nose (informal or humorous).

"He got punched right on the snout."

"His glasses kept slipping further down onto his prominent snout."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe nose-and-mouth part of an animal's face, or, jokingly, a person's nose.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: snouts
Third person singular: snouts
Past tense: snouted

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Etymology

Came from Middle English snowte, snout, snute, from Old English *snūt, *snūte or Middle Low German snûte, from Proto-West Germanic *snūt, from Proto-Germanic *snūtaz. Compare Saterland Frisian Snuute (“snout”), West Frisian snút (“snout”), Dutch snuit or snoet (“snout; cute face”), German Low German Snuut (“snout”) and German Schnauze, Schnute (“snout”). It is a doublet of snoot.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for snout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snout” mean?

The word “snout” means the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig. In plain terms, the nose-and-mouth part of an animal's face, or, jokingly, a person's nose.

How do you pronounce “snout”?

“Snout” is pronounced snowt (/snaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “snout” in a sentence?

Here is “snout” used in a sentence: “The pig pushed its snout under the fence looking for food.”

What part of speech is “snout”?

“Snout” is a noun.

How many meanings does “snout” have?

“Snout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a pig.

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