snot rocket

noun

A jet of mucus deliberately expelled from one's nostril.

Meanings

nounsnot rocket (plural snot rockets)

plural snot rockets

  1. informalvulgarA jet of mucus deliberately expelled from one's nostril.

    Yes, sometimes the fastest thing running is your nose. But please, focus on where you aim your snot rocket, or your spit.

    2008, Runners World, Vol. 43 No. 9, September
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    Today's worshiper of Beavis and Butthead would tie the handkerchief around his head, put a finger to the side of his nose and launch a snot rocket. Cool.

    1995 February 18, “Keep That Soul Out Of Your Eyes”, in Gettysburg Times

    The bully is firing snot rockets. He holds his head back and blocks one nostril with his finger, blowing out the other one. Small hard gobs of mucus are flying around him.

    2005, Richard Scrimger, From Charlie's Point of View
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