wet nose

Dog's damp sniffer

A wet nose is a sign of health in dogs and some other animals—a cold, moist snout indicating the animal is well.

By extension, wet nose describes someone new or inexperienced, suggesting the innocence of a puppy: He's still a wet nose in this business.

The image overlaps with wet behind the ears.

Related

good boy · sniff · sniff test · cold · damp · moist · whiskers · truffle · boop · nuzzle · curious · canine · breath · leather · shiny · black · pink · healthy

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Opposites
moisture state

wet nosedry nose

Nasal passages lacking moisture

Family

wet, nose, wets, wetted, wetting, wetter, wettest, wetness, wetland

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G