bluenose
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A native or inhabitant of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who has crossed the Arctic Circle.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bluenose” mean?
A native or inhabitant of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is “bluenose” formal or informal?
bluenose is generally slang.