snotneus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of snot (“snot”) +‎ neus (“nose”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsnɔt.nøːs/

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• Hyphenation: snot‧neus

Noun

snotneus m (plural snotneuzen, diminutive snotneusje n)

1. snotty nose, often symptomatic of a cold
2. (metonymically, derogatory) brat, whippersnapper, rather helpless/irresponsible youngster
   • 2015 April 14, Fons de Poel, Brandpunt.

     Snotneus! Dit was Brandpunt, goedenavond.

     You moralistic brat! This was Brandpunt, have a good night.

3. a specific kind of oil lamp

Synonyms

• (brat): snotaap