snort
11 synonyms for snort, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.
“He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse.”
2. verb
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.”
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Etymology
From Middle English snorten, from earlier fnorten, from Old English *fnorettan, related to Middle English snoren, fnoren, from Old English fnora. See snore and sneeze for more on the change from fn- to sn-.
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