Snortings refer to the sound produced by mammals when they exhale through their nostrils loudly. Many synonyms can be used to describe snortings, and they vary depending on the context and species. For example, horses produce a blowing sound that can be described as neighing or whinnying. Pigs make a snorting noise that can be described as grunting, rooting, or snuffling. Cows make a low bellowing sound, while dogs produce a sharp snort that can be described as a bark. The term snort can also be used as a synonym for snortings, especially when referring to human beings. People snort when they laugh or to clear their nostrils.