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Snort: meaning, definitions and examples

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snort

 

[ snษ”หt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound

To make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly through the nose or mouth.

Synonyms

huff, puff, snuffle

Examples of usage

  • He snorted with laughter at the joke.
  • The horse snorted in protest as its rider urged it forward.
Context #2 | Verb

disdain

To express contempt or disapproval by sniffing audibly.

Synonyms

mock, scoff, sneer

Examples of usage

  • She snorted at the suggestion that she was wrong.
  • He snorted in disbelief at the ridiculous claim.
Context #3 | Noun

sound

A loud, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose or mouth.

Synonyms

grunt, huff, sniff

Examples of usage

  • The snort of a pig can be heard from far away.
  • She let out a snort of laughter at the funny sight.

Translations

Translations of the word "snort" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roncar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค‚เค˜เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnรผffeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ะพะฟั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrapaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใณใใ‚’ใ‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ronfler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roncar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฅผ ๊ณจ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chrรกpat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrรกpaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“้ผพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smrฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrjรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoruldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roncar

Etymology

The word 'snort' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'snorta' and the Middle Low German word 'snurten'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of forcefully expelling air through the nose or mouth. Over time, 'snort' has evolved to also convey disdain or contempt through audible sniffing. The noun form of 'snort' refers to the loud, harsh sound made by this action.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,839, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.