\ ˈsnəb-ˌnōzd
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Definition of snub-nosed
1
: having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose
2
: having a very short barrel
a snub-nosed revolver
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“Snub-nosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snub-nosed. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.
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snub-nosed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of snub-nosed
: having a short, wide nose
: having a very short barrel
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snub-nosed
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\ ˈsnəb-ˈnōzd \
Kids Definition of snub-nosed
: having a stubby and usually slightly turned-up nose
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The first known use of snub-nosed was in 1725
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