Snapping
Pronunciation: /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
Snapping (verb)
- Making a short, sharp sound by quickly moving fingers or objects.
- Breaking something quickly and suddenly with a sharp noise.
- Reacting suddenly and angrily, often with words.
Examples
- The twig was snapping underfoot as they walked.
- She heard the sound of fingers snapping in the distance.
Common collocations: snap fingers, snap shut, snap in half, snap under pressure, snap at someone