nose-picker
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Meaning · English
One who removes dirt or debris off of the front end of an aircraft, car, or other vehicle (referred to as the nose).
Register: informal, 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).
Common questions
What does “nose-picker” mean?
One who removes dirt or debris off of the front end of an aircraft, car, or other vehicle (referred to as the nose).
Is “nose-picker” formal or informal?
nose-picker is generally informal, slang.