snap

UK /snæp/ US /snæp/
noun 8verb 6intj 5name 5adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.

2

A sudden break.

3

An attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab.

4

The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.

5

A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.

verb

1

To fracture or break apart suddenly.

He snapped his stick in anger.

If you bend it too much, it will snap.

2

To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.

Blazing firewood snaps.

3

To attempt to seize or bite with the teeth, beak, etc.

A dog snaps at a passenger. A fish snaps at the bait.

4

To attempt to seize with eagerness.

She snapped at the chance to appear on television.

5

To speak abruptly or sharply.

He snapped at me for the slightest mistake.

intj

1

The cry used in a game of snap when winning a hand.

2

"I've got one the same!", "Me too!"

Snap! We've both got pink buckets and spades.

3

Used to express agreement.

4

Used in place of an expletive to express surprise, usually in response to a negative statement or news; often used facetiously.

I just ran over your phone with my car. —Oh, snap!

5

Used after something is said by two people at exactly the same time.

—Wasn't that John? —Wasn't that John? —Snap!

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