schnozzes

variants also schnozzolas
Definition of schnozzesnext
plural of schnoz, slang
as in noses
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity another smart remark like that and you'll get a bop on the schnoz

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Noun
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • And yes, Californians have always turned up their noses at billionaires with aspirations to run the state.
    Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
    Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Schnozzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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