snap
//snæp//
Verb
To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
The branch snapped under his weight.
To make a sudden, sharp cracking sound.
The twig snapped under his foot.
To bite or grasp suddenly.
The dog snapped at my hand.
To speak or say something in a sharp, irritable manner.
She snapped at me when I asked her a simple question.
To lose one's composure or self-control suddenly.
After hours of stress, he finally snapped and yelled at everyone.
To take a photograph quickly.
She snapped a photo of the sunset.
To move or close something quickly and sharply.
She snapped the book shut.
Noun
A sudden, sharp cracking sound or the act of breaking.
I heard a snap when the branch broke.
A quick, sudden bite or attempt to seize something.
The dog made a snap at the food in my hand.
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or informally.
I took a few snaps of the kids playing in the park.
A thin, crisp cookie or biscuit.
She served ginger snaps with tea.
A fastener that closes with a clicking sound.
The jacket has snaps instead of buttons.
A sudden period of cold weather.
A cold snap hit the region last week.
Vigor, energy, or liveliness.
The team played with snap and enthusiasm.
Synonym
Adjective
Made or done quickly and without careful thought.
Don't make a snap decision without considering all the options.
Interjection
Used to indicate that two things are identical or have occurred simultaneously.
I bought a red dress for the party. Snap! I got the same one!