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Snapping - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Snapping means making a sudden, sharp sound, like breaking a stick or clicking fingers. It can also describe speaking quickly in an angry or impatient tone.

snapping

/ˈsnæpɪŋ/ /ˈsnæpɪŋ/

Definition:

Making a sharp cracking sound, breaking suddenly, or speaking irritably.

Synonyms:

cracking, breaking, snarling, biting

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective, noun

Antonyms:

mending, repairing, soothing

Common Collocations:

snapping fingers, snapping twigs, snapping a photo

Derivatives:

snapper, snapped, snaps

Usage Tips:

Use "snapping" for sudden breaks or sharp sounds; avoid overuse in informal speech to prevent redundancy.

Common Phrases:

snapping point, snapping turtle, snap out of it

Etymology:

From Middle Dutch "snappen," meaning to seize or grasp quickly; evolved to describe sharp sounds or actions.

Examples:

  • 1. The branch made a loud noise when it started snapping under pressure.
  • 2. She was snapping photos of the sunset at the beach yesterday.
  • 3. He kept snapping at his coworkers because he was stressed about the deadline.
  • 4. The cold weather caused the frozen pipes to start snapping overnight.

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