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snotrag

/ˈsnɑːt.ræɡ/
snot · rag

Plural:snotrags
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1

A handkerchief or tissue used for wiping or blowing the nose (slang).

Example

"He rummaged through his coat pocket looking for a clean snotrag."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly in crude or humorous slang; avoid in polite or formal conversation, where 'handkerchief' or 'tissue' is standard.

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a colloquial compound combining 'snot' (from Old English 'gesnot', meaning nasal mucus) and 'rag' (from Middle English 'ragge', likely of Old Norse origin).

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