schnozzles

Definition of schnozzlesnext
plural of schnozzle, slang
as in noses
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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Noun
  • But for people who suffer from allergies—which includes many women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s—this season often looks less like renewal and more like discomfort, thanks to sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes that can wreak havoc on sleep.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Apr. 2026
  • This includes fruit flies, the fungus gnats in our potted plants, and those little gnats that like to get in our eyes and noses.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 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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“Schnozzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzles. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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