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noun

snort

snawrt

Snort (noun) means a short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose. Example: “He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse.”

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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 notes

In 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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

snorted past tense, snorts plural, snorts singular

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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-.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for snort

port tort sort wort mort fort Cort short sport

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snort” mean?

The word “snort” means a short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose. In plain terms, a rough nose-sound (of laughter, contempt, or a horse), or inhaling something through the nose.

How do you pronounce “snort”?

“Snort” is pronounced snawrt (/snɔɹt/ in IPA).

How do you use “snort” in a sentence?

Here is “snort” used in a sentence: “He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse.”

What part of speech is “snort”?

Depending on how it is used, “snort” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “snort” have?

“Snort” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.

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