Meaning of snot-nosed in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   snot-nosed

   Definitions

   1. used colloquially of one who is overly conceited or arrogant

   Examples

   • « a snotty little scion of a degenerate family-Laurent Le Sage »
   • « they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety »

   Synonyms

   • proud
2. 2. dirty with nasal discharge

   Examples

   • « a snotty nose »
   • « a house full of snot-nosed kids »

   Synonyms

   • dirty
   • soiled
   • unclean