booger

noun

boog·​er ˈbu̇-gər How to pronounce booger (audio) ˈbü- How to pronounce booger (audio)
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: a piece of dried nasal mucus

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Read More: How Dr. Becky Became the Millennial Parenting Whisperer If that list feels overwhelming, imagine them all in your feed, giving you tips on everything from dislodging boogers to negotiating over screen time. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 23 July 2024 That’s right, the monster is constructed of boogers; causing many LOLs from the Time Lord (Gatwa). Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024 Aim to stay in the bath or shower with the door closed for 10 to 15 minutes to break up your boogers. Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024 Nasal mucus that dries up and becomes boogers helps keep you healthy. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 7 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for booger 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of English dialect buggard, boggart, from bug entry 4 + -ard

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of booger was in 1827

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“Booger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booger. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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