snort (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /snɔɹt/
Definition
snort means the sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
She snorted with laughter.
He snorted a derisory reply and turned on his heel.
to snort cocaine
How to Use snort
- a/the snort (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a snort."
- snort in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked snort in context before translating it."
Synonyms of snort
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