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The Hedonometer and Your Feelings. What Does 'Schnozz' Mean?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Schnauser

The word is much older than the 19 eighties. It probably comes from the yiddish word for snout, schnotz. Edimon line and the oxford english dictionary spell it with two zs on the end. A goggle book search can also give us a rough idea of how popular the word is over all.

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