snort — to make a loud sound by forcing air violently through the nose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a loud sound by forcing air violently through the nose
Pronunciation (IPA): /snɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My dad snorts so loudly when he laughs that the neighbors think we're raising pigs.
- The bull snorted angrily before charging at the matador.
- She couldn't help but snort when her brother claimed he was a professional gamer.
snort
VERB[/snɔːrt/]
to make a loud sound by forcing air violently through the nose
He let out a loud snort when he heard the ridiculous excuse.
The short judge snorts in court!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'snorten', an onomatopoeia imitating the sound made by horses and other animals expelling air through the nostrils. The term evolved from this imitative origin to denote both the sound itself and the action of producing it.
Breakdown
snort originates from the onomatopoeic root 'snort-' (Middle English 'snorten'), which directly mimics the nasal sound produced by animals, with no distinct morphological components.
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📝Examples
“My dad snorts so loudly when he laughs that the neighbors think we're raising pigs.”
“The bull snorted angrily before charging at the matador.”
“She couldn't help but snort when her brother claimed he was a professional gamer.”
“The horse gave a gentle snort and nuzzled my hand looking for treats.”
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