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Definition of schnoz

schnoz

/ʃnɑːz/
schnoz
Plural:schnozzes
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• noun

1

North American A person's nose, especially a large or prominent one.

Example

"The caricature artist exaggerated the comedian's famous schnoz to great humorous effect."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American slang as a shortened form of "schnozzle," which derives from the Yiddish word "shnoyts" (meaning "snout"). The word was widely popularized by the American vaudeville and radio comedian Jimmy Durante, who was affectionately nicknamed "The Great Schnozzola" because of his prominent nose.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schnoz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schnoz
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