1
often vulgar : nasal mucus
2
: a snotty person

Examples of snot in a Sentence

Snot was dripping from his nose. that patronizing little snot at the vintage record store openly smirks when someone asks for something from the Top 40
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva. River Selby august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English gesnot; akin to Old High German snuzza nasal mucus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snot was in the 15th century

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“Snot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snot. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

snot

noun
1
: nasal mucus
2
: a snotty person
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