snort

American  

[snawrt] / snɔrt /

verb (used without object)

1. (of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound.

   The spirited horse snorted and shied at the train.

2. (of persons) to express contempt, indignation, etc., by a similar sound.

3. Slang. to take a drug by inhaling.

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verb (used with object)

1. to utter with a snort.

2. to expel (air, sound, etc.) by or as by snorting.

3. Slang. to take (a drug) by inhaling.

   to snort cocaine.

noun

1. the act or sound of snorting.

2. Slang. a quick drink of liquor; shot.

3. Slang.

   1. an act or instance of taking a drug by inhalation.

   2. the amount of drug inhaled.

4. British. snorkel.

snort British  

/ snɔːt /

verb

1. (intr) to exhale forcibly through the nostrils, making a characteristic noise

2. (intr) (of a person) to express contempt or annoyance by such an exhalation

3. (tr) to utter in a contemptuous or annoyed manner

4. slang to inhale (a powdered drug) through the nostrils

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noun

1. a forcible exhalation of air through the nostrils, esp (of persons) as a noise of contempt or annoyance

2. slang an instance of snorting a drug

3. Also called: snorter.  slang a short drink, esp an alcoholic one

4. slang the snorkel on a submarine

Other Word Forms

• snorting noun
• snortingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of snort

1325–75; Middle English snorten (v.); probably akin to snore

Example Sentences

But not before sighing dramatically and exclaiming, “How does someone waste the day like that? I mean—really!” to which Duane would reply, “Mmmm-ah-phu-zzzzzz,” followed by two loud snorts.

From Literature

As if he were put out with me, Grandpa snorted and said, “Well, use your head and think a little. Remember everything I told you about those monkeys and do a little figuring.”

From Literature

The brothers walked away, snorting and falling over each other.

From Literature

“He pretended to be a baby and the other giant believed him,” Glory snorted.

From Literature

The dragon snorted, sending out a tiny puff of smoke.

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Related Words

• grunt