Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be a rebel or nonconformist, especially by criticizing authority or conventions, often without actually doing anything about it.

“The blogger was accused of being a bluenoser, criticizing the government without offering any real solutions.”

2. verb

To pretend to be a rebel or nonconformist, often by criticizing authority or conventions.

“He bluenosed about the new law, but didn’t attend the protests.”