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 watching Ted Cruz on CSPAN is an effective measure for preventing an erection. Okay, guys, here's your Snappy. - Snap, snap, snap, snap, snap. Here's... I don't know what this is, but you guys like it, and here's your tennis racket. All right, you guys play. Daddy's got to clean this (..)
    2016 TvShow: Shameless Title: Swipe, Fuck, Leave Season: 7 Episode 2