Definition

1. Noun:
   • Something extraordinary, remarkable, or prominent: A "snorter" can refer to something that is exceptionally impressive, intense, or notable.
   • Something outstandingly difficult: It can also describe a problem, task, or situation that is particularly challenging or tough.
   • Someone who snorts: This refers to a person who expresses contempt, indignation, or another strong emotion by making a snorting sound through the nose.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Extraordinary Thing):

  • That was a snorter of a storm last night.
  • He delivered a real snorter of a speech that had everyone talking.

• Noun (Difficult Thing):

  • The final exam was an absolute snorter.
  • Organizing the event with such a short deadline was a real snorter.

• Noun (Person):

  • Don't be such a snorter; it was just a joke.
  • The old man, a known snorter, dismissed the idea with a loud grunt.

Advanced Usage

• Used for Emphasis: The word is often used informally and emphatically to stress the extreme nature of something.
  • We've got a snorter of a problem on our hands.
• Historical/Informal Context: More common in informal or older narratives. In modern use, it can sound somewhat dated or colloquial.

Variants and Related Words

• Snort (verb/noun): The action or sound from which "snorter" is derived.
  • He gave a snort of derision.
• Snorty (adjective, informal): Describing someone prone to snorting or being contemptuous.

Synonyms

• For an extraordinary thing: humdinger, corker, lulu (all informal).
• For a difficult thing: beast, nightmare, challenge.
• For a person who snorts: no direct common synonym; described as a person who snorts contemptuously.

Related Phrases

• "A real snorter": A very common collocation used to intensify the description.
  • That hill is a real snorter to climb.

Related Idioms

• None directly formed with "snorter": The word itself often functions as a standalone, emphatic noun in descriptions.

Noun

1. something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent
   • a snorter of a sermon
   • the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter
2. something outstandingly difficult
   • the problem was a real snorter
3. someone who expresses contempt or indignation by uttering a snorting sound