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to snort
01
sbuffare
(of an animal) to make a sudden rough sound by exhaling hard through the nose as a sign of excitement or agitation
Intransitive
Example
The dog snorted in excitement when it saw its favorite toy.
Il cane sbuffò per l'eccitazione quando vide il suo giocattolo preferito.
The pig is currently snorting happily in the mud.
Il maiale sta attualmente sbuffando felicemente nel fango.
02
sbuffare, grugnire
to produce a sudden, explosive sound through the nose to show contempt, mockery, or irritation
Intransitive
Example
He snorted in disbelief at the absurdity of the proposal.
Lui sbuffò per l'incredulità di fronte all'assurdità della proposta.
When he saw the terrible performance, he could n't help but snort in derision.
Quando vide la terribile performance, non poté fare a meno di sbuffare con derisione.
03
sniffare, inalare
to inhale a powdered substance, especially an illegal drug, through the nose
Transitive: to snort drugs
Example
He was caught trying to snort cocaine at the party.
È stato beccato mentre cercava di sniffare cocaina alla festa.
The suspect admitted to snorting drugs in the alley behind the club.
Il sospettato ha ammesso di aver sniffato droga nel vicolo dietro il club.
04
sniffare
to inhale a drug through the nose, typically in powdered form
Intransitive
Example
He was known to snort at parties, despite warnings from his friends.
Era noto per sniffare alle feste, nonostante gli avvertimenti dei suoi amici.
They went into the back room to snort in private.
Sono andati nella stanza sul retro per sniffare in privato.
Snort
01
sbuffa
(of an animal) a sudden rough sound made through the nose, especially when excited or afraid
02
risatina, riso beffardo
a disrespectful laugh
