Snaps

Pronunciation: /ˈsnæp/

Snaps (verb)

  1. to break something quickly with a sharp sound.
  2. to take a picture quickly with a camera or phone.
  3. 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)

  1. a sudden, loud noise like something breaking.
  2. 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.

Synonyms of Snaps

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Snaps

  • repairing something broken
  • making something less sharp or harsh