bluenose

[US]/ˈblʊənoʊz/
[UK]/ˈbluːnoʊz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person from Nova Scotia, Canada.; A bigoted or narrow-minded person.
Word Forms
Pluralbluenoses

Phrases & Collocations

bluenose attitude

bluenose mentality

a true bluenose

bluenose snobbery

bluenose provincialism

a bluenose upbringing

bluenose traditionalism

Example Sentences

he is such a bluenose when it comes to having fun.

don't be a bluenose; join us for the party!

her bluenose attitude often ruins the mood.

he was labeled a bluenose for his strict rules.

being a bluenose isn't always a bad thing; it keeps us in line.

she criticized him for being a bluenose at the event.

his bluenose nature makes him unpopular among his peers.

the bluenose in the group always wants to play it safe.

sometimes being a bluenose can be beneficial in serious situations.

he often acts like a bluenose, avoiding any risky activities.

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