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snoot

Pronunciation: /snuːt/

Definition of snoot

noun

  • 1 informal a person’s nose: a sexist remark that might warrant a good smack in the snoot
  • 2 informal a person who shows contempt for those considered to be of a lower social class:the snoots complain that the paper has lowered its standards
  • 3a tubular or conical attachment used to produce a narrow beam from a spotlight: a small flash unit was fitted with a snoot

adjective

informal
  • stylish and sophisticated:a snoot silk shirt

Origin:

mid 19th century: variant of snout

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