The Clue
[Hmmph!] (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SNORT
Tags
Notes
The answer SNORT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
Related Clues
Belt
Humph
Shot
Audible whiff
Bar belt
Bar shot
Bar slug
Bull sound
Contemptuous sound
Derisive noise
Express contempt
Horsy sound
Laugh in derision
Nasal sound
Paddock sound
Quick drink
Quick shot
Relative of a harrumph
Scoffing sound
Scornful sound
Shot of liquor
Shot, as of liquor
Show contempt
Show derision
Show disdain
Show disgust
Sign of contempt
Single drink
Sound of contempt
Stable sound
Stall sound
Straight shot
A wee nip
Angry bull's sound
Bull pen sound
Nip, at the bar
Sound akin to "Harrumph!"
Sound from Seattle Slew
Definition
SNORT as a noun:
1. (snicker, snort, snigger) = a disrespectful laugh
2. (boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird) = a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
SNORT as a verb:
1. indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose; "she snorted her disapproval of the proposed bridegroom"
2. make a snorting sound by exhaling hard; "The critic snorted contemptuously"
3. (huff, snort) = inhale recreational drugs; "The addict was snorting cocaine almost every day"; "the kids were huffing glue"
4. (take a hit, snort) = inhale through the nose