"snorter" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-snorter.ogg Forms: snorters [plural]
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ) Etymology: From snort + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|snort|er}} snort + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} snorter (plural snorters)
  1. One who snorts.
    Sense id: en-snorter-en-noun-90p2-xHu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 3 24 7 15 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 41 5 24 14 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 67 3 12 4 14 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 76 3 10 4 8
  2. (slang) Something extraordinary or remarkable. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-snorter-en-noun-DdWFVRop
  3. (UK, slang) Something that is extremely difficult. Tags: UK, slang
    Sense id: en-snorter-en-noun-ORz5xvMG Categories (other): British English
  4. (slang) A punch on the nose. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-snorter-en-noun-K0~1AHWs
  5. (nautical, slang) A powerful gale. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-snorter-en-noun-ymVcnecW Topics: nautical, transport

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