snotball

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Meaning · English

A ball of mucus ejected from the mouth.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Without turning, Mike bent his head down just in time to avoid a huge snotball meant for his skull. Instead, a freshman a few feet away was the recipient of the unwholesome mucous present.

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 “snotball” mean?

A ball of mucus ejected from the mouth.

Is “snotball” formal or informal?

snotball is generally slang.