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snore

Pronunciation: /snɔː/

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Definition of snore

noun

  • a snorting or grunting sound in a person’s breathing while they are asleep:she lay on the mattress listening to Sally’s snores
  • informal a thing that is extremely boring:she sings a version of ‘Passionate Kisses’ that’s a certified snore

verb

[no object]
  • make a snorting or grunting sound while asleep:he was snoring loudly (as noun snoring)you keep me awake all night with your snoring

Derivatives

snorer

noun

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'a snort, snorting'): probably imitative; compare with snort

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