Definition of snapback
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a football snap
2
: a sudden rebound or recovery
a snapback of prices on the stock exchange
snap back
verb
snapped back; snapping back; snaps back
Definition of snap back (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make a quick or vigorous recovery
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The first known use of snapback was in 1887
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