(abbreviation)
Meaning: On The Nose — used to describe something that’s overly obvious, too literal, or lacks subtlety.
Usage:
Commonly used in text or verbal conversation when pointing out that a name, joke, or plot twist is a little too on-the-nose.
Synonyms: heavy-handed, obvious, cliché
Origin: Shortened slang form of the film and writing critique term “on the nose,” meaning “too direct” or “without nuance.”
Meaning: On The Nose — used to describe something that’s overly obvious, too literal, or lacks subtlety.
Usage:
Commonly used in text or verbal conversation when pointing out that a name, joke, or plot twist is a little too on-the-nose.
Synonyms: heavy-handed, obvious, cliché
Origin: Shortened slang form of the film and writing critique term “on the nose,” meaning “too direct” or “without nuance.”
by Trevlabev October 26, 2025
Get the OTNmug.