Definition of Snort
Snort
Snort
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make a sudden, explosive sound through the nose.
e.g. The horse let out a loud snort when it saw the stranger.
(noun)
an explosive sound made by an animal by or as if by forcefully expelling breath, often made when the animal is frightened or excited;
e.g. The pony gave a nervous snort when approached by a stranger.
(noun)
in informal usage, a quantity of an alcoholic drink, especially straight liquor, taken in a single swallow;
e.g. He took a long snort from the bottle they passed him.
(noun)
some amount of an illegal narcotic drug, especially cocaine, that is inhaled through the nose in powdered form;
e.g. He took a snort of cocaine off the table.
(verb)
to make an explosive noise by forcefully expelling breath through one's nose, often in order to express anger, scorn, disbelief, or surprise;
e.g. He tried not to snort with laughter when they told him the ridiculous story.
(verb)
in informal usage, to inhale some illegal drug, especially cocaine, in powdered form through the nose;
e.g. He watched them snort cocaine off the counter.
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