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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
Also called: snorter. slang, a short drink, esp an alcoholic one
slang, the snorkel on a submarine
Other Word Forms
- snortingly adverb
- snorting noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of snort1
Example Sentences
I hear a snort and a snicker behind me.
Even the horses tossed their heads and snorted in distaste.
With a skeptical snort, Lady Constance squeezed her eyes shut, whereupon she brightened immediately.
At the mention of a horse race, the children began snorting and rearing up like three spirited ponies.
According to Mrs. Clarke, the encounter could only be described as toreadorical: the outright threats and faked retreats, the defiant swirl of Lady Constance’s red skirts, the snorting, stamping protest of Lord Fredrick.
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