SNORTER

snorter

(noun) something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent; “a snorter of a sermon”; “the storm wasn’t long but it was a snorter”

snorter

(noun) something outstandingly difficult; “the problem was a real snorter”

snorter

(noun) someone who expresses contempt or indignation by uttering a snorting sound

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

snorter (plural snorters)

One who snorts.

(slang) something that is extraordinary or remarkable

(UK, slang) something that is extremely difficult

Anagrams

• Torrens, rentors, retrons

Source: Wiktionary


Snort"er, n.

1. One who snorts.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The wheather; -- so called from its cry. [Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AMISS

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