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snot

 

[ snษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body fluid

Snot is a colloquial term for the mucus produced in the nasal passages. It is primarily composed of water, proteins, and various immune cells. Snot is commonly expelled from the nose when a person has a cold or allergies, and it plays a vital role in trapping dust, dirt, and allergens from entering the respiratory system. The consistency and color of snot can change depending on health conditions, such as infections or allergies.

Synonyms

mucus, nasal discharge, snotty fluid

Examples of usage

  • I need a tissue; my nose is full of snot.
  • During the cold season, kids often have runny noses and lots of snot.
  • He wiped the snot from his face after a long run.

Translations

Translations of the word "snot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mucosa nasal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฅเฅเคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฌเคฒเค—เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnodder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ingus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฟะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smark

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผปๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mucus nasal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burnunu akฤฑtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝง๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงุท ุงู„ุฃู†ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlien

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผปๆถ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sluz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nefstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝะฝั‹าฃ ัำฉะปะดะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒšแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun ifrazatฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mocos

Etymology

The word 'snot' originates from Old English 'sneod', which meant to drip or run, a term that reflects the nature of nasal mucus. The term has been used in English since at least the 12th century. Its use in everyday language denotes not only the physical substance but also often carries a connotation of informality or colloquial speech. Over time, the word has evolved and maintained its meaning, while also branching out into various slang uses. Understanding the role of snot in common health contexts, such as colds and allergies, highlights the word's relevance in both clinical and casual conversations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,354 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.