Snap Definition
snap
noun
- the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
- a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May"
- tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
- a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
- the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "servants appeared at the snap of his fingers"
- a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig"
- a sudden breaking
- the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap"
- an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends"
- a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound; "children can manage snaps better than buttons"
- any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic"
- the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "he gave his fingers a snap"
- (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap"
verb
- utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; "The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer"; "The guard snarled at us"
- separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
- break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension; "The pipe snapped"
- move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward"
- close with a snapping motion; "The lock snapped shut"
- make a sharp sound; "his fingers snapped"
- move with a snapping sound; "bullets snapped past us"
- to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
- put in play with a snap; "snap a football"
- cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers"
- lose control of one's emotions; "When she heard that she had not passed the exam, she lost it completely"; "When her baby died, she snapped"
- bring the jaws together; "he snapped indignantly"
- record on photographic film; "I photographed the scene of the accident"; "She snapped a picture of the President"
"Snap" in song lyrics
See how snap is used in real songs:
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"getting paid to make love to a kick in the snap"
69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv -
"Standard law that wriggle intimate, mingle with coincidental mishap, then snap"
Aesop Rock — Number Nine -
"It's a mistake to push my buttons, you might make me snap"
A.L.T. — Gangsta Waltz
Words that rhyme with snap
Usage tips for "snap"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "snap" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for snap to find words that pair well.