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Definition of snorting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
loud noiseact of making a loud, harsh noise through the nose
- The horse's snorting could be heard across the field..
2.
substance useTECH. act of inhaling a drug through the noseTECH.
- Snorting cocaine is dangerous and illegal.
Adjective
1.
emotionshowing contempt or disdain
- He gave a snorting laugh at the suggestion.
2.
intensityUS very large or significant in size or impactUS
- That was a snorting success at the event.
Origin of snorting
English, snort (make a sudden sound) + ing (suffix)
Terms with snorting included in their meaning
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drugs
line of powdered drug for snorting
laughter
joyful muffled laugh like a snorting chuckle
drugs
portion of cocaine for snorting
body
make a loud snorting noise while breathing or snoring
sound
person or animal that makes a snorting sound
sound
making a snorting sound
sound
producing a sound of sniffing or snorting
Examples of snorting in a sentence
His snorting during laughter was contagious. Snorting heroin can lead to addiction quickly. The rise in snorting prescription drugs is alarming. Her snorting remarks were hard to ignore. The snorting tone in his voice was unmistakable. The project was a snorting achievement for the team.
His snorting influence changed the course of the discussion.
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- French:reniflement, dédaigneux, ...
- German:Schnaufen, verächtlich, ...
- Italian:sbuffo, sprezzante, ...
- Spanish:bufido, desdeñoso, ...
- Portuguese:bufar, desdenhoso, ...
- Chinese:哼哼声, 轻蔑的, ...
- Japanese:鼻を鳴らす音, 軽蔑的な, ...
- Arabic:نَفِير, ساخر, ...
- Hebrew:נְחִירָה, בּוּזְנִי, ...
- Russian:фырканье, презрительный, ...
- Ukrainian:хропіння, презирливий, ...
- Hindi:घुरघुराहट, तिरस्कारपूर्ण, ...
Definition of snort - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a sudden, explosive sound through the noseintr.
- The horse snorted loudly as it sensed danger..
2.
expressionintr. express contempt by exhaling through the noseintr.
- He snorted at the ridiculous suggestion.
3.
- She snorted the powder quickly.
Noun
1.
nose soundsound made by exhaling roughly through the nose
- His snort of laughter was unexpected.
2.
emotiondisrespectful laugh
- His snort was heard across the room.
3.
- He took a snort of cocaine at the party.
4.
- He had a quick snort before leaving.
Origin of snort
Old Norse, snerta (to snort)
Examples of snort in a sentence
He snorted in disbelief when he heard the news. She snorted at his lame joke. He snorted in disbelief at the news. He was caught trying to snort the substance. They warned him about the dangers of snorting drugs. A loud snort interrupted the silence.
The horse let out a snort as it trotted by. Her snort of derision was unmistakable. A snort escaped him during the boring lecture. She discreetly took a snort in the restroom. A snort of heroin was found in his possession. He poured himself a snort to celebrate the news. A quick snort was all he needed to relax.
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- French:renâcler, reniflement, ...
- German:schnaufen, Prusten, ...
- Italian:sbuffare, sbuffo, ...
- Spanish:bufar, resoplido, ...
- Portuguese:bufar, bufada, ...
- Chinese:喷鼻息, 哼声, ...
- Japanese:鼻を鳴らす, 鼻息, ...
- Arabic:شَخَرَ, شَخِير, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְחוֹר, נְחִירָה, ...
- Russian:фыркать, фырканье, ...
- Ukrainian:хропіти, фиркання, ...
- Hindi:नाक से ज़ोर की फुँकार जैसी आवाज़ निकालना, फुँफकार, ...
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