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snorter Meaning & Definition

ˈsnȯr-tər

What Does Snorter Mean?

As a noun, snorter means one that snorts. It is also used to mean something that is extraordinary or prominent.

Word Facts for Snorter

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈsnȯr-tər/
Syllables2
Synonymsbeaut, beauty and bee's knees
Antonymsbust, disappointment and dud
Pluralsnorters
First known use1601

Snorter Definition (Noun)

  1. one that snorts
  2. something that is extraordinary or prominent : humdinger
  3. snort

Synonyms of Snorter

Snorter synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Snorter

Snorter in a Sentence

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

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

a real snorter of an action movie that lives up to all the hype

Word Forms & Grammar

snorter

snorters

snotter

snorter (plural snorters)

Words That Rhyme With Snorter

Origin of Snorter

From snort + -er.

First Known Use

1601

Snorter Pronunciation

Snorter is pronounced /ˈsnȯr-tər/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (snȯr).

Snorter: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is snorter?

Snorter is a noun.

What is another word for snorter?

You can replace snorter with words such as beaut, beauty and bee's knees. See the full list of snorter synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of snorter?

The opposite of snorter can be expressed with words like bust, disappointment, dud and failure.

What is the plural of snorter?

The plural of snorter is snorters.

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