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Definition of snot

snot

/snɑːt/
snot
Adverb:snottily
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Plural:snots
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Adjective:snotty
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Past Simple:snotted
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Past Participle:snotted
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Present Participle:snotting
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snot Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Mucus produced in the nose (informal).

Example

"The toddler had a bad cold and needed a tissue to wipe the snot from his nose."

2

An arrogant, impudent, or obnoxious person, especially a young one (informal, derogatory).

Example

"He acted like an entitled little snot when the waiter brought the wrong drink."

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• verb

1

To discharge nasal mucus, or to soil something with nasal mucus (informal).

Example

"The sick child cried and snotted all over his sleeve during the doctor's visit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Snot" is an informal, mildly vulgar term unsuitable for clinical or formal contexts, where "nasal mucus" is preferred.

• Rhymes for snot

• Nearby Words

snorkeler
snorkeling
snort
snot
snotrag
snottily
snottiness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English gesnot, meaning "nasal mucus," derived from a Proto-Germanic root shared with the word "snout."

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