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snort
[ snawrt ]
verb (used without object)
- (of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound:
The spirited horse snorted and shied at the train.
- (of persons) to express contempt, indignation, etc., by a similar sound.
- Slang. to take a drug by inhaling.
verb (used with object)
- to utter with a snort.
- to expel (air, sound, etc.) by or as by snorting.
- Slang. to take (a drug) by inhaling:
to snort cocaine.
noun
- the act or sound of snorting.
- Slang. a quick drink of liquor; shot.
- Slang.
- an act or instance of taking a drug by inhalation.
- the amount of drug inhaled.
- British. snorkel.
snort
/ snɔːt /
verb
- intr to exhale forcibly through the nostrils, making a characteristic noise
- intr (of a person) to express contempt or annoyance by such an exhalation
- tr to utter in a contemptuous or annoyed manner
- slang.to inhale (a powdered drug) through the nostrils
noun
- a forcible exhalation of air through the nostrils, esp (of persons) as a noise of contempt or annoyance
- slang.an instance of snorting a drug
- slang.Also calledsnorter a short drink, esp an alcoholic one
- slang.the snorkel on a submarine
Derived Forms
- ˈsnortingly, adverb
- ˈsnorting, nounadjective
Other Words From
- snorting·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of snort1
Example Sentences
Chronic snorers don’t usually realize when they sound like they’re sawing logs unless they do a big snort.
This cuts how many snorts she’ll need to pull in drinking water or the moisture she uses to hose herself down.
Sylvia began snort-laughing so uncontrollably that the roll became lodged in her throat.
He contrasted his vices with those of other congressmen who drank or “snort coke or chase women.”
But when he tried to snort the cocaine off a business card, he blew the wrong way and knocked the powder off the card.
Even today, there are those who will snort at the suggestion of Wayne having been any kind of conscious artist.
In addition, risks for hepatitis C include sharing straws (or rolled dollar bills) to snort cocaine or receiving a tattoo.
We squatted in the long grass and buck-brush, listening, and a few seconds later heard a horse snort distinctly.
"Then he neglects his duties, that's all," replied the old gentleman with an indignant snort.
To the left of us a horse snorted nervously; we heard him trot with high, springy strides to the end of his rope, and snort again.
"Why, you—" Mandleco gave a snort of anger and started forward, but Beardsley managed to forestall him.
After they had passed, a lull fell on the scene, which was soon broken by the grunt and snort of a rhinoceros.
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