nose-picking
Digital nasal exploration
Nose-picking is the act of inserting a finger into the nostril to extract mucus or debris.
Though nearly universal in private, it's considered a breach of etiquette in public: She caught him nose-picking at the stoplight.
Children are frequently admonished against the habit.
Hardened nose mucus
- grossTotal before subtractions
- snotNasal mucus discharge
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- flickingQuick striking motion
wiping · revulsion · repugnance · nausea · squeamish · foul · nasty · yuck
Hardened nose mucus
- flickingQuick striking motion
- wipingRubbing to clean
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
silly · innocent · immature · juvenile · playful · uninhibited · spontaneous · carefree
Settled regular tendency
- urgeStrong inner drive
- impulseSudden urge to act
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
irresistible · uncontrollable · unconscious · automatic · repetitive · nervous · stress-related · boredom
Disposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- germsMicroscopic disease agents
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
sanitizer · nosebleed · infection · mucus · nasal · sinuses · congestion · cleanliness
Available to all
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- impoliteLacking good manners
rude · manners · etiquette · uncivilized · unacceptable · indiscreet · caught · staring
booger
Hardened nose mucus
flicking · wiping · revulsion · repugnance · nausea · squeamish · foul · nasty · yuck · icky
booger
Hardened nose mucus
- flickingQuick striking motion
- wipingRubbing to clean
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
fidgeting · silly · innocent · immature · juvenile · playful · uninhibited · spontaneous · carefree · giggling
habit
Settled regular tendency
- urgeStrong inner drive
- impulseSudden urge to act
- compulsiveUnable to stop oneself
fixation · irresistible · uncontrollable · unconscious · automatic · repetitive · nervous · stress-related · boredom · absentminded
tissue
Disposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- germsMicroscopic disease agents
bacteria · sanitizer · nosebleed · infection · mucus · nasal · sinuses · congestion · cleanliness · disposal
public
Available to all
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
impolite · rude · manners · etiquette · uncivilized · unacceptable · indiscreet · caught · staring · judgment
nose-pickingproper etiquette
social grace · decorum · poise · sophistication · refined manners
nose-pickingblowing one's nose
Expelling nasal mucus
nose blowing · nasal irrigation · saline spray · saline rinse