Snoot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsnüt/

Meaning & Definition of Snoot

Snoot (noun)

  1. snout
  2. nose
  3. a grimace expressive of contempt

Snoot (verb)

  1. to treat with disdain, look down one's nose at

Snoot (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior

    "our neighbor is a tiresome old snoot who keeps talking about how the neighborhood is going downhill"

    similar: snob, snot
    related: elitist, name-dropper, social climber

  2. the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity

    "an overbearing snob who walks around with her snoot up in the air"

    similar: beak, conk (chiefly British slang), honker (slang), neb, nose, nozzle (slang), proboscis, schnoz (slang), schnozzle (slang), smeller, snout
    related: pug, pugnose

  3. a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval

    "a snoot that suggested that she thought that she was better than the rest of us"

    similar: face, frown, grimace, lower, moue, mouth, mow, mug, pout, scowl
    related: flinch, squinch, wince, growl, snarl, rictus, simper, smirk, scoff, sneer, glare, glower, look, stare
    near: grin, laugh, smile

Snoot (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show contempt for

    "after some modest success, the singer began to snoot the very people who had helped her get her career off the ground"

    similar: contemn, dis (slang), disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), scorn, slight, sniff (at), snub, look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over
    related: scout, abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage, disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)
    opposite: honor, respect
    near: cherish, prize, treasure, value, admire, esteem, lionize, hallow, revere, venerate, worship, accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK, subscribe (to)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Snoot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Snoot:

Slang: honker, nozzle, schnoz, schnozzle, dis
Chiefly British slang: conk
snob, snot, beak, neb, nose, proboscis, smeller, snout, face, frown, grimace, lower, moue, mouth, mow, mug, pout, scowl, contemn, disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), scorn, slight, sniff (at), snub, look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Snoot

Words with the opposite meaning of Snoot:

honor, respect

Related Words for Snoot

elitist, name-dropper, social climber, pug, pugnose, flinch, squinch, wince, growl, snarl, rictus, simper, smirk, scoff, sneer, glare, glower, look, stare, scout, abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, belittle, deplore, deprecate

Near Antonyms of Snoot

grin, laugh, smile, cherish, prize, treasure, value, admire, esteem, lionize, hallow, revere, venerate, worship, accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK, subscribe (to)

Word Forms of Snoot

Inflections: snooted, snooting, snoots

Origin & Etymology of Snoot

Middle English snute

First known use: 1861

Frequently Asked Questions about Snoot

What does "Snoot" mean?

"Snoot" means snout. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: snout. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Snoot"?

Other words for "Snoot" include snob, snot, beak, conk, honker, neb, nose and nozzle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Snoot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Snoot"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Snoot". Common alternatives include snob, snot, beak, conk, honker, neb, nose, nozzle, proboscis and schnoz.

What is a slang word for "Snoot"?

Slang words for "Snoot" include conk, honker, nozzle, schnoz, schnozzle and dis.

What is the opposite of "Snoot"?

Antonyms of "Snoot" include honor and respect. Near antonyms include grin, laugh, smile and cherish.

How do you use "Snoot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Snoot" in a sentence: "our neighbor is a tiresome old snoot who keeps talking about how the neighborhood is going downhill"; "an overbearing snob who walks around with her snoot up in the air"; "a snoot that suggested that she thought that she was better than the rest of us".

Is "Snoot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Snoot" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Snoot"?

"Snoot" is pronounced /ˈsnüt/.