snorted

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of forcefully inhaling a substance into the nostrils.

  - "He snorted cocaine into his nose."
  - "The police officer asked the suspect to snort the powder for identification."

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Synonyms

insufflate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snorted
fort , mort , port , short , wrought

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Variants

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snort , snorted , snorting , snorts

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Etymology

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The word 'snort' originated from Old English 'snorwan' which means 'to snuff up' or 'to breathe in with a loud noise'.

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Trivia

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1. Snorting is a faster method of drug administration compared to smoking or injecting.

2. Snorting cocaine can lead to 'snowblindness', a temporary loss of vision due to the irritating effects of the drug on the eyes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inhalation: Snorting is a type of inhalation, which is a method of consuming substances by inhaling them into the lungs.

2. Nasal administration: Snorting is also known as nasal administration, which is a common method of administering certain drugs, especially those that are insoluble in water.

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Culture

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Snorting is often associated with drug use, particularly with the use of cocaine, heroin, and other substances. It is a method of administration that can lead to various health risks and addictions.

How to Memorize "snorted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound and motion of snorting. Imagine someone forcefully inhaling a substance into their nostrils with a loud noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snort' with the sound of a pig snorting or a horse's snorting noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Snorting Substances Nose To Obtain Rapid Effects'.

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