snoot US
snuːt
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Definition of snoot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
body partRareUSperson's nose, used humorouslyRareUS
  • He got hit right on the snoot during the game..
nose schnoz snout
2.
elitismRareUSelitist person who looks down on othersRareUS
  • He acted like a snoot at the party.
aristocrat elitist snob
3.
lightingTECH.UScylindrical attachment on a spotlight to restrict lightTECH.US
  • The photographer used a snoot for the portrait.
lamp light spotlight
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Images of snoot

  • snoot: person's nose, used humorously
    person's nose, used humorously
  • snoot: cylindrical attachment on a spotlight to restrict light
    cylindrical attachment on a spotlight to restrict light

Origin of snoot

Dutch, snoet (snout)

Examples of snoot in a sentence

  • The dog nudged me with its cold snoot.
  • The snoot refused to associate with anyone outside his social circle.
  • She was known as a snoot, always judging others' fashion choices.
  • A snoot was attached to focus the light on the model.
  • He adjusted the snoot to create dramatic shadows.

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  1. French:nez, snob, ...
  2. German:Nase, Snob, ...
  3. Italian:naso, snob, ...
  4. Spanish:nariz, snob, ...
  5. Portuguese:focinho, esnobe, ...
  6. Chinese:鼻子, 势利眼, ...
  7. Japanese:鼻, エリート主義者, ...
  8. Arabic:أنف, مُتَعَجْرِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אף, סְנוֹב, ...
  10. Russian:нос, сноб, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ніс, сноб, ...
  12. Hindi:नाक, अभिजात्य व्यक्ति, ...

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