snorter

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может относиться к человеку, который фыркает, выражая презрение или негодование; к чему-то исключительно трудному; или к чему-то необычному, выдающемуся или заметному.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person who makes a snorting sound to express contempt or indignation, something that is outstandingly difficult, or something that is extraordinary, remarkable, or prominent.

1. Person who snortsC1informal

   A person who expresses contempt, indignation, or amusement by making a snorting sound through the nose.

   Фыркающий

   • The audience was full of snorters during the boring speech.
   • He's a notorious snorter when he disagrees with something.
   • The snorter in the back row made everyone turn around.

2. Difficult challengeC2informalbritish

   Something that is extremely difficult or challenging to accomplish.

   Трудное испытание

   • That final exam was a real snorter.
   • Climbing this mountain is going to be a snorter.
   • The crossword puzzle was an absolute snorter.

   Synonymschallengedifficultyordealstruggletrial

3. Remarkable thingC2informalbritish

   Something that is extraordinary, remarkable, or prominent in some way.

   Нечто выдающееся

   • That storm last night was a real snorter.
   • He told a snorter of a story about his travels.
   • The fireworks display was a snorter.

   Synonymsbeautcorkercrackerhumdingerlulupeachpippinripper