Snorter

noun, slang

noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who snorts.
  2. 2
    something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent wordnet
  3. 3
    Something extraordinary or remarkable. slang

    "The batsman succumbed to a snorter of short balls from the bowler and nicked a thin edge to the keeper."

  4. 4
    something outstandingly difficult wordnet
  5. 5
    Something that is extremely difficult. UK, slang

    "The maths problem is a real snorter, isn't it?"

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  1. 6
    someone who expresses contempt or indignation by uttering a snorting sound wordnet
  2. 7
    A punch on the nose. slang

    "Both ready, and on their guard; Burke evidently waiting for Byrne to commence; but incautiously putting down his hands to wipe them on his drawers, Byrne, as quick as lightning, popped in a snorter."

  3. 8
    A powerful gale. slang

Synonyms

All synonyms
snifter

Example

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"The batsman succumbed to a snorter of short balls from the bowler and nicked a thin edge to the keeper."

Etymology

From snort + -er.

Related phrases

short snorter

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