snort

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a disrespectful laugh
  2. noun a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  3. verb indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

Etymology

From Middle English snorten, from earlier fnorten, from Old English *fnorettan, related to Middle English snoren, fnoren, from Old English fnora. See snore and sneeze for more on the change from fn- to sn-.

In classic literature

Synonyms

snicker, snigger

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