snort

Everyday

1. To snort is to push air out loudly through your nose, making a rough sound. tree →
2. People snort when they laugh suddenly or to show they do not believe or like something. tree →
3. Animals like pigs and horses snort. tree →
4. (slang, drugs) To snort a drug is to sniff a powder up the nose; this is dangerous and illegal. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, "she snorted" shows a character is laughing in surprise or is scornful ("Huh! As if!"). In nature lessons, horses snort to clear their noses and show feelings. In safety lessons older pupils learn that drugs can be snorted and that this is very harmful. Phrases: "snort with laughter", "give a snort", "snort in disgust".

Examples

• The pig snorted as it searched for food. tree →
• Tom snorted with laughter and milk came out of his nose. tree →
• "You? Win the race?" she snorted. tree →
• The horse snorted and stamped its hoof. tree →
• Dad gave a snort when he saw the price. tree →
• The bull snorted and lowered its head. tree →
• “Because we’re told to,” said the troop-horse, with a snort of contempt. tree →

Note

Regular verb: snorted. Countable noun: a snort. When writing dialogue, "snorted" is a good word instead of "said" to show disbelief or a sudden laugh. Do not confuse with "snore", the noise when you sleep.

In Jewish tradition

In the Tanakh snorting is the loud breath of a horse. Job describes the war horse whose snorting is terrible, a picture of its power and pride.

Interpretation. The tradition reads this as one of the pictures of God's creatures that show His great power and wisdom to Job.

Examples

• He covered them like a pavement, and poured upon tliein snort', and the earth was formed." (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• The glory of his snorting is terrible. (Writings JOB.39.20, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: snorted. Countable noun: a snort. When writing dialogue, "snorted" is a good word instead of "said" to show disbelief or a sudden laugh. Do not confuse with "snore", the noise when you sleep.