Meaning of Snort | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.
2. A dose of snuff or other drug to be snorted.
   slang
3. A consumed portion of alcoholic drink.
   slang
4. A submarine snorkel.
   UK

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Examples

“"I absolutely refuse to leave, however, until we have made at least a superficial examination of this country, and are able to take back with us something in the nature of a chart." Professor Summerlee gave a snort of impatience.”

“She unlocked the top drawer of the roll-top desk, took out a bottle and a glass and poured herself a snort.”

“Everybody tipped up the jug and took a snort of whisky and followed it with a gourd of cool water. We thought a snort of whisky now and then braced us up some and put a little more lift in us.”

“"It won't buy you any wine," Paxton told him. "I know that," the drunk replied in an insulted tone. "It's a pussy pass, ain't it?" Paxton grinned wearily. "How would you know that? You'd rather have a snort than a screw any day."”

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