schnozzle

noun

ˈshnä-zəl How to pronounce schnozzle (audio)
Definition of schnozzlenext
slang
as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity endowed with a schnozzle as big as his talent, the comedian Jimmy Durante was affectionately dubbed "the Schnozzola"

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Recent Examples of schnozzle Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia. — Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
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  1. nose
  2. snout
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  • The microscopic amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and can cause a neurological infection when water containing the amoeba rushes through the nose and reaches the brain, according to the state health department.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That includes simple double-ribbon tail lights, a delightfully unfussy side profile, and absolutely astounding headlights that somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of nose
Noun
  • One way to tell 164 apart from the other bears in the area is the dark vertical indentation on his upper muzzle (or snout).
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of snout

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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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