snort

Breath and exhale air forcefully through the nose. Usually associated with smugness but can also express excitement. Visually identified with puff of air or breath out of the nose.

Not to be confused with snorting which is the act of inhaling substance like cocaine.

Sighing is a similar action where air is exhaled audibly but slowlier and less forcefully, usually to express sadness or feeling of relief.

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Non-examples

sigh

See Also

• sigh