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snorter

1 8.7

A very impressive or surprising thing that people notice

noun
/ˈsnɔrtər/

: espectacular

A sudden snorter of a thunderstorm sent everyone running for cover.

Examples

That movie was a real snorter!
The novel's final chapter was a real snorter, keeping me on the edge of my seat.
That was a snorter of a game, with both teams refusing to give up.
My friend told me a snorter of a joke yesterday.
The performance was a real snorter, leaving the audience in awe.
Her story about the trip was such a snorter that everyone wanted to hear more.
The fireworks display last night was a snorter, brightening up the entire sky.

Synonyms

mind-blower

vssnorter

Informal

1 7.4

A thing that is very surprising and amazes you

focuses more on being remarkable for intensity or powerful effect

How Remarkable

showstopper

7 5.7

snorter

1 8.7

standout

21 3.8

newsworthy

Literature

25 4.4

detail

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

snorter singular

snorters plural

Morphology

snorter = snort (opaque) = snort + er

Although morphologically 'snort' + '-er' is clear, the meaning 'particularly remarkable or impressive' is colloquial/idiomatic and not predictable from the base.

Etymology

Snorter comes from snort, a sudden, strong burst of breath or noise, and people use it for something very 'remarkable' or 'intense', so calling a storm or a game a 'snorter' means it was powerful and unforgettable.