snap

[US]/snæp/
[UK]/snæp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. break suddenly or forcefully; close with a snapping sound
vi. bite; speak sharply
n. sudden breaking; a cracking sound

Phrases & Collocations

snap a photo

snap your fingers

snap a decision

in a snap

snap up

cold snap

snap at

snap out

snap out of

snap back

snap shot

snap button

snap ring

snap election

Example Sentences

the snap of the dialogue.

There is no snap left in him.

snap down the lid of a box

snap sb. a sharp reply

Come on! Snap to it!

snap at a chance to go to China.

a dog that snaps is given a smart blow.

he could call a snap election.

not care a snap for sb.'s advice

A cat snaps a rat's paxwax.

The new computer program was a snap to learn.

These earrings snap on with special fasteners.

These earrings snap on with special fastener.

come on, Fran—snap out of it!.

the top is secured by snap-lock buckles.

Real-world Examples

Well, don't snap at me, Tom. Snap at the rain.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

Abe just cruised to victory in an October snap election.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Y'know Before me, there was no snap in his turtle for two years.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

No need to snap. Just a question.

Source: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

You've all survived the snap and also Hollywood.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

But then it snaps back like a rubber band.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

And they store unopened snaps for 30 days.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation December 2013

There's never a break of Cocette not snapping.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

Never snap, yell, or be sarcastic with them.

Source: Mad Men

I'm not snapping at you. - You totally snapped.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

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