Snort (verb)

  1. To make a sudden, sharp, explosive sound through the nose, especially to express contempt, anger, or disbelief.
  2. To inhale a drug, especially cocaine, through the nose.

Origin:

From middle english snorten, of scandinavian origin.

Examples:

  1. He snorted in anger, his face turning red as he slammed the door behind him.
  2. She snorted derisively, her eyes rolling as she listened to his ridiculous excuses.
  3. The horse snorted, his nostrils flaring as he caught the scent of a nearby predator.
  4. He snorted the lines of cocaine, feeling the rush of energy and excitement as it hit his bloodstream.
  5. The crowd snorted with laughter, amused by the comedian's silly antics on stage.
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