snorted

snort

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snawrt]
- /snɔrt/
- /snɔːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snawrt]
- /snɔrt/

Definitions of snorted word

verb without object snorted (of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound: The spirited horse snorted and shied at the train. 1
verb without object snorted (of persons) to express contempt, indignation, etc., by a similar sound. 1
verb without object snorted Slang. to take a drug by inhaling. 1
verb with object snorted to utter with a snort. 1
verb with object snorted to expel (air, sound, etc.) by or as by snorting. 1
verb with object snorted Slang. to take (a drug) by inhaling: to snort cocaine. 1

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Origin of snorted

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English snorten (v.); probably akin to snore

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Parts of speech for Snorted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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snorted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for snorted

noun snorted

freebased — Simple past tense and past participle of freebase.
guffawed — a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.
neighed — Simple past tense and past participle of neigh.

verb snorted

gasped — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
grunted — to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
huffed — a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment: Just because you disagree, don't walk off in a huff.
inhaled — Simple past tense and past participle of inhale.
insufflated — Simple past tense and past participle of insufflate.

All 9 Synonyms of snorted