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Definition snap in British English

snap verb

verb
/snæp/
1

to suddenly break something with a short loud noise, or to be broken in this way

Example

When the rope snapped, Davis fell into the water.

Example

The storm snapped young trees like matchsticks.

Example

Ken snapped off the smaller branches.

Example

Snap the biscuit in two and share it.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to quickly move something such as a light switch so that it makes a short sound, or to be moved quickly in this way

Example

She quickly snapped her handbag shut.

Example

It's really simple to build - the bits just snap together.

Synonyms and related words
fling skim slide
3

if an animal such as a dog snaps you or snaps at you, it bites you or tries to bite you

Example

A terrier was snapping at his heels.

Synonyms and related words
bark bay beg
4

to suddenly lose control and become extremely angry or upset because a situation has become too annoying or difficult

Example

She was bound to snap under all that pressure.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) go mad see red
4.1

to speak to someone in a sudden, angry way

Example

'What do you want now?' he snapped angrily.

Example

I'm sorry I snapped at you just now.

Synonyms and related words
lash out tear into abuse
5

to take a photograph of someone or something

Example

He worked as a photographer, snapping the young Brigitte Bardot.

Synonyms and related words
blow up capture come out
Definition snap in British English