short snorter

noun

1
: a member of an informal club for which a pilot, crew member, or passenger who has made a transoceanic flight is eligible
2
: a piece of paper money (such as a dollar bill) endorsed by short snorters as a membership certificate for a new member

Word History

Etymology

short snort quick drink + -er

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“Short snorter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20snorter. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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