snap
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verb \ˈsnap\snappedsnap·ping
Definition of SNAP
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth <fish snapping at the bait> b : to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch <snap at any chance>
2
: to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts
3
a : to break suddenly with a sharp sound <the twig snapped> b : to give way suddenly under strain
4
: to make a sharp or crackling sound
5
: to close or fit in place with an abrupt movement or sharp sound <the lock snapped shut>
6
a : to move briskly or sharply <snaps to attention> b : to undergo a sudden and rapid change (as from one condition to another) <snap out of it> <snapped awake>
transitive verb
1
: to seize with or as if with a snap of the jaws
2
: to take possession or advantage of suddenly or eagerly —usually used with up <shoppers snapping up bargains>
3
a : to retort to or interrupt curtly and irritably b : to utter curtly or abruptly
4
: to break suddenly : break short or in two
5
a : to cause to make a snapping sound <snap a whip> b : to put into or remove from a particular position by a sudden movement or with a sharp sound <snap the lock shut>
6
a : to project with a snap b : to put (a football) in play with a snap c (1) : to take photographically <snapping exclusive news pictures — Current Biography> (2) : to take a snapshot of
See Examples of SNAP
- The branch snapped and fell to the ground.
- The earpiece of his glasses snapped off.
- She snapped the twig in two.
- The boy snapped the wing off his toy airplane.
- The bent tree snapped back into an upright position.
- I snapped the lid shut.
- She snapped the pieces together.
- She snapped her handbag shut.
Origin of SNAP
Dutch or Low German snappen; akin to Middle High German snappen to snap
First Known Use: 1530
2snap
nounDefinition of SNAP
1
: an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting)
2
a archaic : a share of profits or booty b : something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage c : something that is easy and presents no problems : cinch
3
: a small amount : bit
4
a : an act or instance of seizing abruptly : a sudden snatching at something b : a quick short movement <lithe snaps of its body — Barbara Taylor> c : a sudden sharp breaking
5
a : a sound made by snapping something <shut the book with a snap> b : a brief sharp and usually irritable speech or retort
6
: a sudden spell of weather <a cold snap>
7
: a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click <the snap of a bracelet>
8
: a flat brittle cookie — compare gingersnap
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: snapshot
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: the act of a center's putting the football in play from its position on the ground by quickly passing it between his legs to a teammate (as a quarterback) standing behind him
Examples of SNAP
- I've trained the dog to come to me with a snap of my fingers.
- The snap of the bracelet broke.
First Known Use of SNAP
1555
3snap
adverbDefinition of SNAP
: with a snap
First Known Use of SNAP
1583
4snap
adjectiveDefinition of SNAP
1
: done, made, or carried through suddenly or without deliberation <a snap judgment>
2
: called or taken without prior warning <a snap election>
3
: fastening with a snap <a snap lock>
4
: unusually easy or simple <a snap course>
Examples of SNAP
- <a snap course that even an idiot could pass>
First Known Use of SNAP
1739
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