Pronunciation: /snæp bæk/
noun a quick, sudden movement or rebound
A1 I heard a loud snap back when the branch broke.
A2 The snap back of the rubber band startled me.
B1 The snap back of the elastic band hit me in the face.
B2 The snap back of the bungee cord was unexpected.
C1 The snap back of the tape measure can be dangerous if not handled properly.
C2 The sudden snap back of the cable caused a loud noise in the room.
verb to quickly return to a previous position or state
A1 When you let go of the rubber band, it will snap back.
A2 I accidentally snapped back at my friend when they made a joke about me.
B1 After the stress of the exam was over, I felt myself starting to snap back to my normal self.
B2 The economy is expected to snap back quickly after the recent downturn.
C1 Despite facing setbacks, she always manages to snap back and keep moving forward.
C2 The athlete's determination and resilience allowed her to snap back from a serious injury and continue competing at a high level.
formal After the economic downturn, the country's economy began to snap back to its previous levels.
informal I can't believe how quickly she was able to snap back after giving birth.
slang I'll just snap back at him if he keeps making those comments.
figurative Her resilience allowed her to snap back from any setback she faced.
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