pug nose

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noun

a short, broad, somewhat turned-up nose.

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Origin of pug nose

First recorded in 1770–80

OTHER WORDS FROM pug nose

pug-nosed

[puhg-nohzd], /ˈpʌgˌnoʊzd/, adjective

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How to use pug nose in a sentence

I will turn my nose up when you offer me the rest of some delicious pastry that you nibbled on.
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They should have pointed the nose of the Airbus down and applied more power.
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A spandex mask stretched over his face, covering his eyes and nose.
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The struggle continues and Chan is punched, suffering a broken nose.
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Also, your nose is in front of your face and the sun will come up tomorrow.
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His nose was hooked and rather large, his eyes were blue, bright as steel, and set a trifle wide.
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Sympathising with its desires, Benjy changed his posture, and managed just to touch the nose of his enemy.
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He walked first to one side, and then the other, rooting in the dirt with his funny, rubbery nose.
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He shut his fist and hit Butterface a weak but well intended right-hander on the nose.
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The girl began to hum, as she powdered her nose with a white glove, lying in a powder box.
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British Dictionary definitions for pug nose

pug nose

noun

a short stubby upturned nose

Derived forms of pug nose

pug-nosed, adjective

Word Origin for pug nose

C18: from pug 1

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