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What does turn up one's nose mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word turn up one's nose? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make the gesture of raising one's nose, as a sign of scorn, contempt or disgust.
  2. (idiomatic, with "at") To regard with contempt or scorn, especially in conjunction with the gesture of raising one's nose; to treat with contempt or scorn; to ignore or disregard in a contemptuous or scornful way.
  3. (idiomatic, with "at") To refuse, especially with disgust, contempt or scorn, and especially in conjunction with the gesture of raising one's nose; to refuse with apparent disregard about offending the offerer.
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