Search
Select the dictionary language
to snort
01
(of an animal) to make a sudden rough sound by exhaling hard through the nose as a sign of excitement or agitation
Intransitive
Examples
The dog snorted in excitement when it saw its favorite toy.
02
to produce a sudden, explosive sound through the nose to show contempt, mockery, or irritation
Intransitive
Examples
He snorted in disbelief at the absurdity of the proposal.
03
to inhale a powdered substance, especially an illegal drug, through the nose
Transitive: to snort drugs
Examples
He was caught trying to snort cocaine at the party.
04
to inhale a drug through the nose, typically in powdered form
Intransitive
Examples
He was known to snort at parties, despite warnings from his friends.
Snort
01
(of an animal) a sudden rough sound made through the nose, especially when excited or afraid
02
a disrespectful laugh
Lexical Tree
snorter
snorting
snort
