snap

snap [snap]

vi.

snapped, snapping [< MDu or MLowG snappen, akin to Ger schnappen < Gmc base * snab-]

1. to bring the jaws together sharply; bite suddenly: often with at [a fish snaps at bait]

2. to snatch or grasp quickly or eagerly: with at [to snap at a chance]

3. to speak sharply, abruptly, or irritably: often with at

4. to break, part, or be released suddenly, esp. with a sharp, cracking sound

5. to give way suddenly under strain, as nerves, resistance, etc.

6. to make a sudden, sharp cracking or clicking sound, as a whip

7.

a) to close, fasten, go into place, etc. with a snapping sound [the lock snapped shut]

b) to become closed or fastened by means of a SNAP (n. 6)

8. to move or act suddenly and smartly [to snap to attention]

9. to appear to flash or sparkle, as in anger: said of the eyes

vt.

1. to grasp or get suddenly with or as with a bite; snatch: often with up

2. to break or sever suddenly or with a snapping sound

3. to speak or utter sharply or harshly, as in anger: often with out

4. to cause to make a snapping sound [to snap one's fingers]

5. to close, fasten, put into place, etc. with a snapping sound [to snap a lid shut]

6. to strike sharply by releasing one end of something held under tension [to snap someone with a rubber band]

7. to cause to move suddenly and smartly [snap the ball to first base ]

☆ 8. to take a snapshot of

☆ 9. Football to put (the ball) into play by passing or handing it back between the legs to a member of the offensive backfield: said of the center

n.

[MDu snap]

1. a sudden bite, grasp, snatch, catch, etc.

2. a sudden breaking or parting

3. a sudden, sharp cracking or clicking sound [the snap of a whip]

4. a short, angry utterance or manner of speaking

5. a brief period or spell of cold weather

6. any clasp or fastening that closes with a click or snap

7. a hard, thin cookie [gingersnaps ]

☆ 8. short for SNAPSHOT

☆ 9. Informal alertness, vigor, or energy

☆ 10. Slang an easy task, job, problem, etc.

11. Slang a person who is easy to influence, persuade, control, etc.; tractable person

☆ 12. Football the act of snapping the ball

adj.

☆ 1. made or done quickly or on the spur of the moment without deliberation; impulsive [a snap decision]

2. that fastens with a snap

☆ 3. Slang simple; easy [a snap assignment]

adv.

with, or as with, a snap

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not a snap

not a bit; not at all

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snap back

to recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, etc.

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snap one's fingers at

to show lack of concern for; be careless of or indifferent toward

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☆ snap out of it

to change suddenly from a bad condition to a better one; recover quickly or regain one's senses

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snap someone's head off

to speak sharply or harshly to someone