cacoproctia

/kɑkoʊˈprɒktiə/ (kä-koh-prok-tee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term used to describe the act of using one’s buttocks to wipe one’s nose.

“The Victorian-era etiquette book warned readers against engaging in cacoproctia, citing it as a gross display of poor manners.”

Synonyms

  • nasal wiping
  • nose wiping with buttocks

Antonyms

  • good hygiene
  • proper etiquette