Snort: meaning, definitions and examples

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snort

[ snɔːt ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 roncar

🇮🇳 सूंघना

🇩🇪 schnüffeln

🇮🇩 mendengus

🇺🇦 хропіти

🇵🇱 chrapać

🇯🇵 いびきをかく

🇫🇷 ronfler

🇪🇸 roncar

🇹🇷 horlamak

🇰🇷 코를 골다

🇸🇦 يشخر

🇨🇿 chrápat

🇸🇰 chrápať

🇨🇳 打鼾

🇸🇮 smrčati

🇮🇸 hrjóta

🇰🇿 қырылдау

🇬🇪 ხვრინვა

🇦🇿 xoruldamaq

🇲🇽 roncar

Word origin

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.