Definition of "turn up one's nose" in English

Verb

1. To make the gesture of raising one's nose, as a sign of scorn, contempt or disgust.

2. To regard with contempt or scorn; to treat with contempt or scorn; to ignore or disregard in a contemptuous or scornful way.

3. To refuse, especially with disgust, contempt or scorn; to refuse with apparent disregard about offending the offerer.

   • I tried to help, but they turned up their noses at my advice.