snort

• اسم يدل على صوت مفاجئ وقوي يصدر عند إخراج الهواء بقوة من الأنف، وغالبًا ما يعبّر عن الاحتقار أو السخرية أو الضحك المكبوت. ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى صوت شهيق أو شخير قوي.

A noun referring to a loud, harsh sound made by forcing breath through the nose, often expressing contempt, derision, or amusement.

1. Disrespectful laughB2informal

   A short, loud, and often contemptuous laugh, typically expressing disbelief or scorn.

   ضحكة ساخرة

   • He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse.
   • Her snort was clearly meant to show her contempt for the idea.
   • A loud snort escaped him as he read the ridiculous claim.

   المرادفاتsnickersnigger

2. Sound of displeasure or contemptB2informal

   A sharp, explosive sound made through the nose, often used to express annoyance, disapproval, or derision.

   نَخِير

   • She let out a snort of irritation when he interrupted her.
   • The audience responded with a collective snort of disapproval.
   • He made a snort of contempt before walking away.

   المرادفاتhuffsniffsnuffle

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إخراج الهواء بقوة من الأنف مع صوت حادّ ومزعج، وغالبًا ما يعبّر عن الاحتقار أو السخرية أو الضحك المكتوم.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a loud, harsh sound by forcing breath through the nose, often as an expression of contempt, amusement, or derision.

1. Express contemptB2informal

   To breathe noisily and forcefully through the nose as a way of showing anger, contempt, or disbelief.

   الاستهزاء والاحتقار

   • He snorted in disgust when he heard the news.
   • She snorted at his ridiculous suggestion.
   • The critic snorted with derision at the performance.

   المرادفاتhuffscoffsneersnickersniff

2. Make a loud exhalationB1informal

   To exhale forcefully through the nose, producing a loud, sharp sound, often due to laughter or exertion.

   أَنَّفَ

   • She snorted with laughter at the joke.
   • The horse snorted and stamped its feet.
   • He snorted as he tried to catch his breath after running.

3. Inhale drugsC1informal

   To inhale a powdered substance, such as cocaine, through the nose for recreational purposes.

   استنشاق المخدرات

   • He was caught snorting cocaine in the bathroom.
   • She snorted a line of powder at the party.
   • The documentary showed the dangers of snorting drugs.

   المرادفاتbumphooverinsufflaterailsniffsnuff

4. Inhale through the noseB2informal

   To draw air or a substance into the nose, often with a snorting sound.

   الاستنشاق عبر الأنف

   • He snorted the cold air deeply into his lungs.
   • She snorted the scent of the flower.
   • The child snorted the steam from the hot soup.

   المرادفاتbreathe ininhalesniffsnuff

   الأضدادexhale