Snort
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British pronunciation/snˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ˈsnɔɹt/

Definition & Meaning of "snort"

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

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The dog snorted in excitement when it saw its favorite toy.
The pig is currently snorting happily in the mud.
The horse snorts whenever it senses food nearby.
02

to produce a sudden, explosive sound through the nose to show contempt, mockery, or irritation

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He snorted in disbelief at the absurdity of the proposal.
When he saw the terrible performance, he could n't help but snort in derision.
She snorted at the suggestion, clearly unimpressed by the idea.
03

to inhale a powdered substance, especially an illegal drug, through the nose

Transitive: to snort drugs
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He was caught trying to snort cocaine at the party.
The suspect admitted to snorting drugs in the alley behind the club.
She warned her friend about the dangers of snorting unknown substances.
04

to inhale a drug through the nose, typically in powdered form

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He was known to snort at parties, despite warnings from his friends.
They went into the back room to snort in private.
She started snorting as a teenager and struggled with addiction for years.
Snort
01

(of an animal) a sudden rough sound made through the nose, especially when excited or afraid

02

a disrespectful laugh

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