Pronunciation: [snˈɒtə] (IPA) 
The word "snotter" is spelled with a double "t" and a silent "e", giving it the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˈsnɒtə/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, and the second syllable with a schwa sound. The double "t" indicates a hard stop in the middle of the word, which mimics the sound of a sudden expulsion of snot. "Snotter" is a colloquial term for nasal mucus, and is commonly used in English slang.
Snotter is a noun that refers to a term primarily used in British English to describe a person's nose or nasal mucus. It generally relates to the excess accumulation of thickened or sticky nasal secretions that can occur as a result of a cold, flu, or allergy. In this context, snotter often has a mildly derogatory connotation and is commonly used in informal or colloquial language.
Additionally, snotter can also be used as a verb, describing the action of forcefully and audibly clearing one's nose by blowing air through it with a snorting sound. This verb usage is again colloquial and often considered informal.
The term snotter is frequently employed within the context of children, especially as an affectionate or humorous term to describe nasal secretions or the act of blowing one's nose. However, it can also be used to refer to anyone of any age who experiences excessive nasal mucus or engages in the action of nose-blowing.
While snotter is commonly understood in British English, it may be less known or used in other regions where alternative terms like "mucus," "snot," or "nasal discharge" are more prevalent. Nonetheless, its meaning and usage are generally straightforward and easily understood within the appropriate linguistic context.
To snivel.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "snotter" is believed to have originated from Middle English, specifically from the verb "snoten", which meant "to blow the nose" or "to snort". This Middle English term can be traced back further to Old English, where the verb "snoterian" meant "to wipe or smear the nose". The word "snotter" eventually emerged as a noun referring to mucus or nasal secretions. The etymology of "snotter" is closely related to the act of blowing one's nose and the resulting discharge.
