powder one's nose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To visit a lavatory to use a toilet, reapply makeup, (when used of a group of women) engage in private conversation, etc.
  2. To snort cocaine or other types of drugs through one's nose.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-powder one's nose.wav

Word forms

powder one's nose powders one's nose powdering one's nose powdered one's nose

Etymology

From the use of a lavatory as a place to apply makeup.

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