1. makes a loud sound through the nose, especially to show contempt or amusement
2. breathes in a drug through the nose
Usage: informal

1. loud sounds made through the nose

Examples

• He snorts with laughter at the joke.
• The horse snorts and stamps its feet.
• She snorts in disgust at his suggestion.
• The bull snorts angrily before charging.
• His snorts of derision filled the room.
• The pig’s loud snorts woke everyone up.