boogers
word · lemma: booger
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 الأنف
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