snort 1 of 2

noun

Definition of snortnext
1
as in sneer
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval made a snort of derision at the lame suggestion

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2
as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the old cowpoke asked for a snort of whiskey

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snort

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verb

as in to sniff

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Recent Examples of snort
Noun
Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025 The snoring is often interrupted by a long silent period during which breathing stops and then followed by a loud snort and gasp as the patient attempts to breathe. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Verb
Depending on what your child does, a Fingerling might blink, giggle, shake its head, snort or even burp. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026 The plucky kid who seemingly had a fast-track job and a beyond-dreams wife is now desperately snorting it all away. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snort
  1. sneer
  2. sip
  3. sniff
  4. smirk
  5. gulp
  6. snuffle
  7. snicker
  8. drink
Noun
  • Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly?
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s sincerity — the quality critics praised most — was met with a sneer rather than a response.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of sneer
Noun
  • Guests can paddleboard into the sunset from the nearby dock or sip cocktails by the firepits scattered around the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bring your bike along for the pretty 3-mile trail between Northfield and Dundas and enjoy a sip at Keepsake Cidery.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • In one study conducted at Monell Chemical Senses Center, researchers had people sniff underarm odor samples across age groups.
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Barkley sniffed the patient all over, and pointed right at her neck, around where the thyroid is located.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sniff
Noun
  • Orlando Bloom flashes a shirtless smirk while on vacation in Marmi, Italy on July 26.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of smirk
Noun
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • Fava snuffled and dawdled and took her own sweet time up the sidewalk.
    — Dan Kois, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Next to arrive is her disembodied trunk, with a mind of its own, snuffling out friends and enemies and food.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Definition of snuffle
Noun
  • As executed, the 2019 show is an emotional yet refreshingly unsentimental black comedy that snickers in the face of empowerment buzzwords like, well, healing journey.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Classic cookies come in 11 flavors like chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, snicker doodle, white chocolate macadamia nut, fruity pebbles, monster and white chocolate cranberry.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
Definition of snicker
Noun
  • Modern Druidic offerings often take the form of (usually vegetarian) food and drink, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the offer, consumers get an entrée, chips and salsa and a non-alcoholic drink.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
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