SNOT

SNOT is a term used in multiple domains with different meanings. In LEGO building, SNOT stands for studs not on top. This technique involves orienting bricks and plates so that the visible surfaces are not defined by top-facing studs. Builders use SNOT to create smooth exterior panels, complex angles, and detailed interiors. Common elements employed in SNOT builds include brackets, hinges, jumper plates, headlight bricks, and various clip-and-bar connections. The method enables more versatile shapes and textures, and it has been widely adopted since the late 1990s in advanced models and official sets.

In medical contexts, SNOT refers to the Sino-Nasal or Sinonasal Outcome Test, a patient-reported outcome measure. The SNOT-22, a 22-item questionnaire, assesses the severity of sinonasal symptoms and their impact on quality of life, particularly in chronic rhinosinusitis. Respondents rate each item to produce a composite score that can track treatment outcomes and disease burden over time.

Colloquially, the word snot denotes nasal mucus, a usage not related to the acronym. The term appears in everyday language to describe discharged nasal fluid, especially in informal speech and children’s language.

There is also a music connection: Snot is the name of an American hardcore band formed in the 1990s, known for its aggressive style and the album Get Some. The name in this context is a proper noun rather than an acronym.