football : the act of a center's putting the ball in play from its position on the ground by quickly passing it between the legs back to a teammate (such as a quarterback) : the act of snapping …

Tracking the cicadas is as easy as snapping a photo. He is snapping at strangers. It's unclear who the rodent was snapping.

Some cooks recommend holding the asparagus in two hands and snapping -- they say it'll break where the spear turns tender.

1. To snatch at with the teeth or mouth; bite: The turtle snapped the lettuce from my hand. 2. To pull apart or break with a snapping sound. 3. To utter abruptly or sharply: The sergeant …

to take snapshots of (someone or something): [~ + object] The tourists were snapping the cathedral as fast as they could. [no object] The news cameras were snapping wildly.

snapping definition: sound or action of a snap. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "alligator snapping …

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.

Synonyms for SNAPPING: barking, snarling, shouting, yelling, screaming, growling, shrieking, grumbling; Antonyms of SNAPPING: calming (down), simmering down, stabilizing, plateauing

'Snapping' can refer to making a sharp cracking sound, showing sudden irritation or anger, or a type of turtle. Phrases like 'snap out of it' and 'snap decision' are also common.

The word 'snapping' originated from the Old English word 'snæppan', meaning 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sudden, sharp sound or movement we …