Snaps
Pronunciation: /ˈsnæp/
Snaps (verb)
- to break something quickly with a sharp sound.
- to take a picture quickly with a camera or phone.
- to say something quickly in an angry or annoyed way.
Examples
- The twig will snap if you bend it too far.
- Be careful, the rope might snap under pressure.
Common collocations: snap in half, snap under pressure, snap a photo, snap a selfie, snap at someone
Snaps (noun)
- a sudden, loud noise like something breaking.
- a photograph taken quickly without much preparation.
Examples
- The snap of the branch echoed in the forest.
- There was a loud snap as the door closed.