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snort [ snawrt ]

verb (past and past participle snort·ed, present participle snort·ing, 3rd person present singular snorts)

Definition:

1. intransitive verb force air through nose: to make a harsh sound by forcing air through the nostrils

2. intransitive verb show contempt: to express a feeling, especially of contempt or impatience, by snorting

3. transitive and intransitive verb drugs inhale drug: to inhale a powdered drug through the nostrils ( slang )

noun (plural snorts)

Definition:

1. harsh sound: an instance or sound of snorting

2. gulp of alcohol: a short drink, especially of alcohol, taken all at once ( informal )

3. drugs inhalation of drug: an act of snorting a drug ( slang )

4. navy ( slang )
Same as snorkeln (sense 2)

[14th century. Probably variant of snore]

snort·er noun

snort·ing noun, adjective