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词汇 nose-picking
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Definition of nose-picking in English:

nose-picking

noun ˈnəʊzˌpɪkɪŋ
  • The action of picking the nose, especially habitually.

adjective ˈnəʊzˌpɪkɪŋ
  • Of a person: that picks the nose, especially habitually.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Kansas City Star. From nose + picking
1960s; earliest use found in Arthur Koestler (1905–1983), novelist and journalist. From nose + picking.

Definition of nose-picking in US English:

nose-picking

nounˈnəʊzˌpɪkɪŋ
  • The action of picking the nose, especially habitually.

adjectiveˈnəʊzˌpɪkɪŋ
  • Of a person: that picks the nose, especially habitually.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Kansas City Star. From nose + picking<br>1960s; earliest use found in Arthur Koestler (1905–1983), novelist and journalist. From nose + picking.

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