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

  • (..) ? And we the children swear to thee ? Loyal emotion, fearless devotion ? And to die with dignity (announcer) A daring and resourceful manoeuvre under the direction of BB ensuring the total annihilation of the Eurasian heavy-armoured division... (twig snaps) Look. It's a dream. I want you. Not here. (..)
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