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

  • (..) this real sexy Oriental bitch... she starts screaming at him: "Chuck, what are you doin'? Listen to the officer! Put your hands on the dash!" So then the guy snaps out of it and puts his hands on the dash. What was he goin' for? His fucking registration. - You're kidding. - No, man! (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs