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schnoz

noun \ˈshnäz\

Definition of SCHNOZ

slang
:  nose; specifically :  a large nose

Variants of SCHNOZ

schnoz or schnozz \ˈshnäz\
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First Known Use of SCHNOZ

1940

Related to SCHNOZ

Synonyms
beak, conk [chiefly British slang], honker [slang], neb, nozzle [slang], proboscis, nose (or schnozz) [slang], schnozzle [slang], smeller, snoot, snout

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