Booger

usgb/ˈbʊɡər/
noun

A piece of dried mucus in or from the nose.

He was trying to pick a booger from his nose.
Visual representation of "booger" - A piece of dried mucus in or from the nose.

Often appears as...

  • pick a booger
  • flick a booger

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Informal

Colloquial

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Not for Public

Talking about boogers is usually private and might seem rude in public or formal situations.

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Discussing how to pick a booger is inappropriate during a business meeting.
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Childish Humor

Jokes about boogers are common among children and can be seen as immature by adults.

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Cartoons often include scenes where a character comically flicks a booger.
Visual representation of the word "Booger"

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