Schnozzle: meaning, definitions and examples
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schnozzle
[ หสnษหzษl ]
slang, informal
Schnozzle is a colloquial term primarily used in American English to refer to a person's nose, particularly when it is large or prominent. It can also imply a certain comicality or distinctiveness about the nose. The term, rooted in humorous contexts, is often used lightheartedly, hinting at a playful mockery of someone's facial features. While not commonly used in formal settings, it appears frequently in comedy and among friends.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Look at the size of that schnozzle!
- Heโs always joking about my schnozzle.
- She has a schnozzle that resembles her father's.
- With a schnozzle like that, he should be on stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "schnozzle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nariz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schnauze
๐ฎ๐ฉ hidung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ nos
๐ฏ๐ต ้ผป
๐ซ๐ท nez
๐ช๐ธ nariz
๐น๐ท burun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ nos
๐ธ๐ฐ nos
๐จ๐ณ ้ผปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ nos
๐ฎ๐ธ nef
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burun
๐ฒ๐ฝ nariz
Etymology
The word 'schnozzle' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, deriving from Yiddish or German influences. It appears to be a blend of the Yiddish word 'shnoz' or 'shnoggle,' which also signifies nose. The playful sound of the word and its exaggerated form contributed to its usage in comedic contexts. Over time, it became a staple in American slang, particularly in New York and other urban areas. It was popularized by various comedians and in television, often used to evoke laughter or camaraderie among peers. Despite its informal nature, 'schnozzle' has an endearing quality that plays into social interactions involving teasing or light-hearted banter.