booger
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Mama says you mustn't pick boogers out of your nose with your fingers; you must use your handkerchief.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something suggestive of this material.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A thing; especially a problematic or difficult thing.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “booger” mean?
A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from a nostril.
Is “booger” formal or informal?
booger is generally slang.