hooter

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Meaning · English

A nose, especially a large one.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Aye, it may be a joke to you, but it's his nose. He can't help having a hideous great hooter! And his poor little head, trembling under the weight of it!

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).

Common questions

What does “hooter” mean?

A nose, especially a large one.

Is “hooter” formal or informal?

hooter is generally slang.