Pronunciation: /snæp/
noun a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement
A1 I heard a loud snap coming from the tree.
A2 She used a snap to fasten her jacket.
B1 The snap on my bag broke, so I need to get it fixed.
B2 He always carries a multitool with a snap for emergencies.
C1 The snap of her fingers signaled the start of the performance.
C2 The photographer captured the perfect moment with a snap of his camera.
verb to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement
A1 She likes to snap photos of her cat.
A2 He snapped his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
B1 The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
B2 The photographer snapped a candid shot of the couple.
C1 The tension in the room was so thick you could almost hear it snap.
C2 The actor's performance was so captivating, it felt like reality could snap at any moment.
formal The photographer captured the perfect moment with a quick snap of the camera.
informal I'll just snap a quick picture and send it to you.
slang She looked so good in that outfit, it was a snap to get her number.
figurative The tension in the room was so thick, you could feel it snap like a rubber band.
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