snotneus

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of snot (snot, slime) +‎ neus (nose).

Compare French morveux.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsnɔt.nøːs/
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  • Hyphenation: snot‧neus

Noun

snotneus m (plural snotneuzen, diminutive snotneusje n)

  1. a snotty, running nose, often symptomatic of a cold
    Synonym: loopneus
  2. (metonymically, derogatory) a brat, whippersnapper, an immature and unexperienced youngster
    Synonym: snotaap
    • 2015 April 14, Fons de Poel, Brandpunt:
      Snotneus! Dit was Brandpunt, goedenavond.
      You brat! This was Brandpunt, have a good night.
  3. a specific kind of oil lamp