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The synonyms of “Snort” are: huff, take a hit, snicker, snigger, bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing
Snort as a Noun
Definitions of "Snort" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “snort” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A measure of an alcoholic drink.
- A quantity of an illegal drug, especially cocaine, inhaled in powdered form through the nose.
- A disrespectful laugh.
- An explosive sound made by the sudden forcing of breath through one's nose, used to express indignation, derision, or incredulity.
- A snorting sound made by an animal, typically when excited or frightened.
- A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
Synonyms of "Snort" as a noun (10 Words)
| bird | The flesh of a bird or fowl wild or domestic used as food. She s a sharp old bird. |
| boo | An utterance of boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses. |
| bronx cheer | A cry or shout of approval. |
| hiss | A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. The spit and hiss of a cornered cat. |
| hoot | A short outburst of laughter. There were hoots of derision. |
| raspberry | The plant which yields the raspberry forming tall stiff prickly stems or canes. A raspberry tweed jacket. |
| razz | A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. |
| razzing | A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. |
| snicker | A disrespectful laugh. He could not evoke a snicker with his jokes. |
| snigger | A half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh. We heard the sniggers caused by their little jokes. |
Usage Examples of "Snort" as a noun
- He gave a snort of disgust.
- They were high on a few snorts.
- She could hear the occasional snort of a pony.
- A bottle of rum was opened and they took a good long snort.
Snort as a Verb
Definitions of "Snort" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “snort” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose.
- Make a sudden explosive sound through one's nose, especially to express indignation or derision.
- Make a snorting sound by exhaling hard.
- (of an animal) make a sudden explosive sound through the nose, especially when excited or frightened.
- Inhale recreational drugs.
- Inhale (the powdered form of an illegal drug, especially cocaine) through the nose.
- Inhale through the nose.
Synonyms of "Snort" as a verb (2 Words)
| huff | Blow hard and loudly. The kids were huffing glue. |
| take a hit | Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives. |
Usage Examples of "Snort" as a verb
- The critic snorted contemptuously.
- She snorted with laughter.
- The addict was snorting cocaine almost every day.
- The horse came to a halt, snorting.
- She snorted her disapproval of the proposed bridegroom.
- ‘How perfectly ridiculous!’ he snorted.
- Debbie had spent the evening snorting cocaine and drinking.
