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snort(2)(dictionary)
snort(dictionary)
snort 1, verb(dictionary)
snort 2, noun(dictionary)

snort(1) (iou)



snort noun1. E17.
[from SNORT verb2.]
A snore. rare. Only in E17.
An act of snorting; a loud sound made by the sudden forcing of breath out through the nose, often as an expression of contempt, indignation, or incredulity. E19.
H. Keller The indulgent snort of my pony, as we..put the bit in his mouth. N. Annan He would say little (though he timed his snorts admirably).
a. An alcoholic drink; a measure of spirits. colloq. L19.
F. Forsyth 'Fancy a snort?' 'Bit early,' protested Preston.
b. A dose of cocaine or heroin in powder form, taken by inhalation; an instance of taking this. slang. M20.