schnozzle

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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Noun
  • Bonnaroo has its own visual language seen throughout The Farm, including the iconic water fountain with its own eye, ear, mouth and nose painted in vibrant colors by a new artist each year.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • These three pieces converge in the area just below the nose.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • With those personal details out of the way, the app asks the user to identify the dog’s breed, snout description, and coat type (single, double, or hairless), as well as what her typical daily activity looks like.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
  • According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the spectacled caiman resembles a crocodile but typically has a shorter, broader snout.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026

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

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