snot

[ snot ]

noun
  1. Vulgar. mucus from the nose.

  2. Informal. a disrespectful or supercilious person.

Origin of snot

1
1350–1400; Middle English; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snotte,Old English gesnot,Danish snot

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snot

/ (snɒt) /


noun(usually considered vulgar)
  1. nasal mucus or discharge

  2. slang a contemptible person

Origin of snot

1
Old English gesnot; related to Old High German snuzza, Norwegian, Danish snot, German schneuzen to blow one's nose

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