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Booger - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A booger is a small piece of dried mucus from the nose, often removed by picking or blowing. It is an informal term used mostly in casual conversation.

booger

/ˈbʊɡər/ /ˈbʊɡə/

Definition:

Dried nasal mucus, often considered unpleasant or childish.

Synonyms:

snot, nasal mucus, bogey

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none commonly recognized)

Common Collocations:

pick a booger, wipe a booger, flick a booger

Derivatives:

boogery, boogerish

Usage Tips:

Use informally; avoid in formal contexts due to its childish or gross connotation.

Common Phrases:

booger sugar (slang for cocaine), booger bear (affectionate term), booger monster (mythical creature)

Etymology:

Likely derived from "bug," referring to small, annoying things in the nose.

Examples:

  • 1. The child wiped a booger on his sleeve.
  • 2. Don’t pick your nose—no one likes seeing a booger!
  • 3. She giggled when her brother called her a "booger face."
  • 4. He flicked the dried booger off his finger in disgust.

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