verb
the action of making a sharp, cracking sound or movement
adjective
describing something that is done quickly or abruptly
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The snapping of twigs underfoot alerted the hikers to the presence of wildlife nearby.
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I heard the snapping of fingers as the audience clapped along to the music.
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She was so angry, I could practically hear her snapping at everyone around her.
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The tension in the room was palpable, like a rubber band on the verge of snapping.