die Nase hochziehen

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, to pull up one's nose.

Verb

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die Nase hochziehen (class 2 strong, third-person singular present zieht die Nase hoch, past tense zog die Nase hoch, past participle die Nase hochgezogen, auxiliary haben)

  1. to sniff up snot through the nose
    Synonym: rotzen (especially when followed by spitting out)