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.