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

  • (..) ...Tom has better pitching. I'll let him taking from here. Tom has got the spotlight. Wait for it! - Aliens. - Holy snap! - Aliens? - Audiences love aliens. Holy crap! - It will be huge man! Huge! - You can't touch us! (..)
    2008 Bolt
  • (..) I swear it, it's like I work with toddlers! Threat not a doubt. I feel alive! There's a guard. I'll snap his neck. We need to get away him from that door. - Ball! - Ball? Ball! Ball! Ball! Ball! (..)
    2008 Bolt