schnozzle

Definition

The human nose, especially one that is large.

Etymology

Probably from Yiddish שנויץ (shnoyts, “snout”), cognate to German Schnauze (“snout, muzzle”) and English snout. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests the word may be pseudo-Yiddish coined in English. Attested since 1930.

Example Sentences

• "Buster Keaton is the plumber, passionate or otherwise, and he is more than ably assisted by the Schnozzle, Jimmy Durante."
• "I poked that bastard in the schnozzle, he told himself proudly, and everybody on the crew will thank me."