schnozzle

noun

ˈshnä-zəl How to pronounce schnozzle (audio)
Definition of schnozzlenext
slang
as in nose
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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Recent Examples of schnozzle Yet, at a superficial level, the Tully Monster recalls more ancient Cambrian enigmas such as the controversial Nectocaris, the soft-bodied Vetustovermis, or, possibly, the schnozzle-faced aberration Opabinia. — Brian Switek, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2012
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  1. nose
  2. snout
Noun
  • To load cargo into the plane, its entire nose hinges wide open so the oversize load can slide right in.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Star was placed on a tiny stretcher, with tubes hooked up to her wrist and nose.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nose
Noun
  • One way to tell 164 apart from the other bears in the area is the dark vertical indentation on his upper muzzle (or snout).
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of snout

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“Schnozzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnozzle. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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