bluenose (Meaning)

Wordnet

bluenose (n)

a native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia

Webster

bluenose (n.)

A nickname for a Nova Scotian.

A Nova Scotian; also, a Nova Scotian ship (called also Bluenos`er (/)); a Nova Scotian potato, etc.

bluenose Sentence Examples

  1. The captain was known as a bluenose for his strict adherence to maritime regulations.
  2. She was often referred to as a bluenose because of her conservative views.
  3. The bluenose politician advocated for stricter environmental policies.
  4. He chuckled at the bluenose remarks made by his old-fashioned relatives.
  5. The bluenose committee rejected the proposal for the new art installation.
  6. Despite being labeled a bluenose, she remained steadfast in her beliefs.
  7. The bluenose society organized events to promote traditional values.
  8. The bluenose attitude of the town council stifled innovation and progress.
  9. He rolled his eyes at the bluenose comments of his prudish coworker.
  10. The bluenose editor refused to publish the controversial article.

FAQs About the word bluenose

a native or inhabitant of Nova ScotiaA nickname for a Nova Scotian., A Nova Scotian; also, a Nova Scotian ship (called also Bluenos`er (/)); a Nova Scotian pota

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immoralist, libertarian,immoralist, libertarian, libertine, libertine,,misbehaver, misbehaver

The captain was known as a bluenose for his strict adherence to maritime regulations.

She was often referred to as a bluenose because of her conservative views.

The bluenose politician advocated for stricter environmental policies.

He chuckled at the bluenose remarks made by his old-fashioned relatives.