Boogers Meaning in English
word · lemma: booger
ˈbuɡɚz
BOO-gerz
bˈʊɡəz
BUG-uhz
Definition
Small pieces of dried mucus that form inside your nose.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used by children or when talking to kids. Used almost always in the plural. In adult or medical context, 'nasal mucus' or 'mucus' is used instead. Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: mocosPortuguese (BR): melecaPortuguese (PT): ranhoChinese (Simplified): 鼻屎Chinese (Traditional): 鼻屎Hindi: नाक की गंदगीArabic: مخاط الأنفBengali: নাকের ময়লা - নাকের শ্লেষ্মাRussian: козявкиJapanese: はなくそVietnamese: ghèn mũi - gỉ mũiKorean: 코딱지Turkish: burun kirişi - sümük (argo)Urdu: ناک کی میلIndonesian: upil
Example Sentences
My little brother has boogers in his nose.
basic
Don't eat your boogers!
basic
She used a tissue to wipe away the boogers.
basic
Kids love making jokes about boogers at school.
natural
After a cold, I always end up with so many boogers.
natural
You have a little booger— want a tissue?
natural