Pronunciation: [ʃˈɔːtnə͡ʊzd] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word shortnosed is /ʃɔːt-nəʊzd/. The first syllable is spelled with the letter 'o', but is pronounced as /ɔː/ due to the presence of the letter 'r'. The second syllable is spelled with the letters 'no', but is pronounced as /nəʊ/ due to the presence of the letter 'e'. The ending of the word is spelled as 'sed', with the letter 'e' being silent. The word refers to something or someone with a short nose.
Shortnosed is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has a relatively shorter or smaller nose in comparison to the average length or size. This term primarily refers to the physical characteristic of the nose, but it can also extend to figurative contexts.
In the context of human beings or animals, shortnosed typically pertains to individuals with nasal features that deviate from the average proportions. For example, it may describe a person with a nose that appears noticeably shorter or less prominent when compared to the general facial structure. Similarly, in animals, shortnosed can refer to species or breeds that possess a naturally shorter or squashed nose, like certain dog breeds such as pugs or bulldogs.
Outside the realm of physical appearance, shortnosed can also figuratively describe an abrupt or concise communication style. It can imply the use of curt or concise statements, lacking elaborate explanations or details. This sense is often used metaphorically to describe a person who is often straight to the point, providing a succinct response or opinion without unnecessary exposition.
Overall, the term shortnosed encompasses both the literal physical attribute of having a shorter or smaller nose, and the metaphorical sense of being concise or abrupt in communication style.
The word "shortnosed" is an adjective formed by combining the word "short" with the word "nosed". The etymology of "short" can be traced back to the Old English word "sceort", which means "not long" or "having little length". It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "skurtaz". The word "nosed" is derived from "nose", which ultimately comes from the Old English word "nosu" or "nosa". The lineage of "nose" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "nusō", and the Indo-European root "nas-". Thus, the word "shortnosed" combines these two elements to describe something or someone having a nose that is not long.
