snot
snot — noun
- snotsingular
- snotsplural
1. the thick, wet substance that is produced inside the nose, especially when you h
the thick, wet substance that is produced inside the nose, especially when you have a cold, an allergy, or are in a cold environment — considered a slightly rude or childish word, so in polite conversation people say 'mucus' or 'a runny nose' instead.
Nala wiped the snot from her nose with the back of her hand.
collocation: wipe snot from one's nose
Liam's sleeve was covered in snot after he sneezed into it on the bus.
The cold wind made Wei's nose run, and he wiped the snot away with a tissue.
The toddler cried so hard that a string of snot hung from her lip.
Elena pulled out a tissue and cleaned the snot off her daughter's face.
用法筆記
This is a very direct, everyday word. In public or formal settings, speakers usually prefer 'mucus' or describe symptoms ('I have a runny nose') instead of using 'snot'.
常見錯誤
2. a person who behaves in a rude, unpleasant way because they think they are bette
a person who behaves in a rude, unpleasant way because they think they are better, smarter, or more important than everyone else.
Charlotte acted like a snot at the party, refusing to talk to anyone outside her school.
collocation: act like a snot
The new manager is a real snot — he interrupts people and never says thank you.
Tanvi called her cousin a snot after he bragged about his test score in class.
Nobody wanted to sit with Baraka at lunch — he was a snot who looked down on the other kids.
- snob
overlaps in meaning but 'snob' focuses on social class or taste, while 'snot' emphasizes rudeness and a general sense of superiority.
- smart aleck
more playful and less harsh than 'snot'; implies someone who is annoyingly clever rather than genuinely rude.
用法筆記
This sense is always used as an insult or criticism. It is strongest when used directly to someone's face ('You're such a snot!'). The related adjective 'snotty' is more common in everyday conversation.