Schnozzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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schnozzle

 

[ หˆสƒnษ”หzษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

beak, nose, proboscis, snout.

Examples of usage

  • Look at the size of that schnozzle!
  • Heโ€™s 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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nariz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnauze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nez

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nariz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผปๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.