snotneus

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

Compare French morveux.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsnɔt.nøːs/

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• Hyphenation: snot‧neus

snotneus m (plural snotneuzen, diminutive snotneusje n)

1. A snotty, running nose, often symptomatic of a cold.

   Synonym: loopneus

2. (metonymically, derogatory) A brat, whippersnapper, rather helpless/irresponsible youngster.

   Synonym: snotaap

3. Someone who is considered too immature or inexperienced, a brat.
   • 2015 April 14, Fons de Poel, Brandpunt.

     Snotneus! Dit was Brandpunt, goedenavond.

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

4. A specific kind of oil lamp.

• snotaap
• wijsneus