snort

[snɔːt]

snort Definition

  • 1to force air noisily and violently through your nose, especially to express disagreement, anger or amusement
  • 2to inhale a drug through the nose

Using snort: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snort" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She snorted in disbelief when she heard the news.

  • Example

    He snorted with laughter at the joke.

  • Example

    The horse snorted and stamped its feet.

  • Example

    He snorted cocaine before the party.

snort Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snort

Phrases with snort

  • snort with derision/disgust

    to express strong dislike or disapproval of something

    Example

    She snorted with derision when he suggested they go to McDonald's for dinner.

  • a sudden, brief outburst of laughter

    Example

    His joke elicited a snort of laughter from the audience.

  • to make a sudden, sharp sound by forcing air through your nose

    Example

    The bull gave a snort and charged at the matador.

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Summary: snort in Brief

To 'snort' [snɔːt] is to forcefully exhale air through the nose, often to express disagreement, anger, or amusement. It can also refer to inhaling drugs through the nose. Examples include 'She snorted in disbelief when she heard the news,' and 'He snorted cocaine before the party.' Phrases like 'snort with derision/disgust' and 'a snort of laughter' add nuance to the term.