noun
snort
snawrt
noun
1
A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.
"He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse."
verb
1
To make a harsh sound by forcing breath through the nose, often to show doubt or contempt.
"The horse snorted and stamped its foot nervously."
"She snorted at the idea that he'd actually finish on time."
2
To inhale a powdered substance through the nose.
"The film shows the character snorting a line of white powder."
How to Use Snort
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rough nose-sound (of laughter, contempt, or a horse), or inhaling something through the nose.
Common pairings
snort with laughter
snort in disgust
give a snort
Word Forms
snorted past tense, snorts plural, snorts singular
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