snap

Definition

  • verb: to break quickly with a short, sharp sound
  • verb: to make a sudden closing of the jaws
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: crack, scrap, briskness

Examples

  • The children 'snapped to attention' [=suddenly stopped moving around, talking, etc.] when the teacher clapped his hands.

  • They 'snapped' [='broke'] a 10-game losing streak. [=they won a game after losing 10 games]

  • I don't know how to get her to 'snap out of' her depression. [=to stop being depressed]

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's pretty, I guess. What do you think now? Creek? I knew he was alive! Mr. dinkles, he's alive! Oh, snap! You just talked! -I've been savoring this little guy. -Help! Mercy! Tell me, my lady, will I be seeing you (..)
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