snort

6 definitions • 7 examples

to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly up or down the nose:

He did an impression of a horse snorting.

Camille snorts when she laughs.

informal By this time I was snorting with laughter (= laughing a lot and loudly).

to take an illegal drug by breathing it in through the nose:

People were snorting cocaine in the toilets.

to suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval, or disagreement, either by speaking or in a sound that you make:

"And you call that a first-class service?" snorted one indignant customer.

a loud sound made by forcing air through the nose:

The candidate's speech drew loud snorts of derisive laughter.

to make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly through the nose

To snort is also to express strong negative feelings, esp. by making a sound:

[ T ] She snorted her disapproval and walked away.