Snubnose
/ˈsnʌbˌnoʊz/noun
A firearm, tool, or animal with a short, blunt nose or muzzle; also used descriptively for a short, upturned nose.
Did you know?Snubnose is a transparent English compound, and the dark/occult vibe comes not from the word’s roots but from how often it’s used for compact revolvers with a hardened, almost concealed look.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
snobben
“to check, rebuff, or make short; later associated with something shortened or stubbed”
Middle English
ME
snubben
“to snub, check, or cut short”
Old English
OE
nosu
“nose”
Middle English
ME
nose
“nose”
19th Century
English
snub-nose
“a short, blunt nose; later, a short-barreled firearm with a stubby muzzle”
Modern English
English
snubnose
“a compact firearm or anything with a short, blunt nose”