Synonyms for

Snort

Verb / snɔ:rt / Another word for snort — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a loud noise while breathing in, especially because you are angry or laughing

Synonyms & similar words

bronxcheer snicker boo hiss razzing raspberry takeahit huff razz hoot bird snigger grunt huff puff wheeze exhale blow breathe chortle laugh giggle cackle chuckle roar howl yelp squeal shriek screech hoot yowl

Example sentences

  1. The pig snorted loudly when it saw the mud.
  2. I can't help but snort when I hear that joke.
  3. The train made a loud snorting sound as it left the station.
  4. The dog snorted as it sniffed the ground.
  5. She snorted in disbelief when she heard the news.

Quotes

  • The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer. - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • I cannot believe that the inscrutable universe turns on an axis of suffering; surely the strange beauty of the world must somewhere rest on pure joy! - Louise Bogan
  • The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. - Mark Twain

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