Nose/nəʊz/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Body Part Used to describe both the external shape and the internal channels for breathing and smell. After the accident, her nose needed surgery. Pro Tip 2/3Slang Awareness Slang phrases like 'brown-noser' can imply someone is overly flattering to gain favor. He's a real brown-noser, always complimenting the boss. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Uses Can be used metaphorically, such as 'nose for news' meaning a strong intuition. As a journalist, she always had a great nose for news.