snort

• Ein lautes, scharfes Geräusch, das beim Ausstoßen von Luft durch die Nase entsteht, oft um Verachtung, Spott oder Belustigung auszudrücken.

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.

   Schnauben

   • 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.

   Synonymesnickersnigger

2. Sound of displeasure or contemptB2informal

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

   Schnauben

   • 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.

   Synonymehuffsniffsnuffle

• Laut und kurz durch die Nase ausatmen, oft um Verachtung, Belustigung oder Spott auszudrücken; auch laut durch die Nase atmen, wenn man schläft oder erkältet ist.

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.

   Verachtung ausdrücken

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

   Synonymehuffscoffsneersnickersniff

2. Make a loud exhalationB1informal

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

   Schnauben

   • 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.

   Drogen schnupfen

   • 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.

   Synonymebumphooverinsufflaterailsniffsnuff

4. Inhale through the noseB2informal

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

   Durch die Nase einatmen

   • 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.

   Synonymebreathe ininhalesniffsnuff

   Antonymeexhale