snort
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/snɔrt/
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/snɔːt/
forceful nasal sound
Etymology
'snort' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'snorten,' where 'snor-' meant 'to snore or breathe heavily.'
'snorten' transformed into the modern English word 'snort' through gradual phonetic changes.
Initially, it meant 'to snore or breathe heavily,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of making a sudden, explosive sound through the nose or inhaling substances.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rough, noisy sound made by breathing forcefully through the nostrils.
He let out a loud snort of laughter.
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Verb 1
to make a sudden, explosive sound through the nose, often as a sign of contempt or amusement.
She snorted at the ridiculous suggestion.
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Verb 2
to inhale a substance through the nose, especially a drug.
He was caught snorting cocaine.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 18:22