snort
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4.1
- noun
- /snɔrt/
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resoplido
- When he heard the joke, a loud snort escaped from his nose, making everyone laugh.
- a snort of laughter
- give a snort
- a snort of contempt
Examples
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Ruth gave such a scornful snort that he blew himself slightly away from the window.
Fiction book (1991) -
Tony let loose with a little snort out of his nose as he closed the cash register.
Blog text (3) -
I literally had sweet tea snort out of my nose as I was reading this.
Blog text (5) -
The pig lets out a huge snort, causing everyone to jump with a start.
Fiction book (1993) -
With an odd little snort, she added, "I don't have to go home at all."
Fiction book (1991) -
Groghe gave a snort, then covered his mouth so that only Jaxom would hear his next comment.
Fiction book (1991) -
You don't get to hear the tone of voice, the snort, or the sigh.
Blog text (20) -
Olivia did not choose to acknowledge her ladyship's generosity with more than a snort of her thin nostrils.
Fiction book (1994) -
Alfred, on the sofa, can't resist letting out a snort of disgust.
Fiction book (1992) -
Mingled with contemptuous snorts from the ship come exultant cries: "Huzzah for Otaheite!"
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
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1.1
A sharp, high sound like a snake or from people showing disapproval
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2.6
A long sharp s sound made by animals, objects, or people to show disapproval
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4.2
A hard breath out through the nose that makes a loud sound
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Etymology
Snort comes from copying the short, sharp sound you make when you force air through your nose, like the words snore and sneeze that also start with 'sn-' for nose sounds. So a snort is that sudden harsh noise that can show anger, laughter, or disrespect.