Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snotty-nosed
Adjective
/ˈsnɒti nəʊzd/
Definition
A term used to describe someone, often a child, who has a runny nose, typically due to a cold or allergies; can also imply someone who is overly pretentious or snobbish.
Examples
- The snotty-nosed toddler kept wiping his nose on his sleeve.
- She acted snotty-nosed when she rejected the idea without consideration.
- The teacher had a hard time dealing with the snotty-nosed kids who wouldn’t listen.
Meaning
The term ‘snotty-nosed’ can refer literally to a child with a runny nose or metaphorically to someone perceived as arrogant or condescending.
Synonyms
- Snobbish
- Conceited
- Haughty
- Arrogant
- Pompous
