snot up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make something snotty (covered in snot), as a handkerchief or tissue, or to similarly cover with other bodily fluids, like a dog breathing on glass.

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

To sob in a way that produces snot.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “snot up” mean?

To make something snotty (covered in snot), as a handkerchief or tissue, or to similarly cover with other bodily fluids, like a dog breathing on glass.

Is “snot up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.