Webster's English Dictionary

snap

1. snap \'snap\ vb or snapped;  or snap.ping [D or LG snappen; akin to MHG 
   snappen to snap] 1a: to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something 
   sharply with  the mouth {fish snapping at the bait} 1b: to grasp at 
   something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch {~ a t any chance} 2: to utter 
   sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts  3a: to break 
   suddenly with a sharp sound {the twig snapped}  3b: to give way suddenly 
   under strain  4: to make a sharp or crackling sound  5: to close or fit in 
   place with an abrupt movement  6: to emit sparks or flashes : SPARKLE {eyes 
   snapping with  fury} 1: to seize with or as if with a snap of the jaws  2: 
   to capture or take possession of suddenly  3a: to retort to or interrupt 
   curtly and irritably  3b: to utter curtly or abruptly  4: to break suddenly 
   : break short or in two  5a: to cause to make a snapping sound {~ his 
   fingers ~ a whi p} 5b: to put into or remove from a particular position by 
   a sudden movement  or with a snapping sound {~ the lock shut} 6a: to 
   project with a snap : FILLIP  6b: to make or do without preparation or 
   delay; esp : to fire (a p rojectile) without careful aim 6c: to put (a 
   football) in play with a quick motion  6d: to take a snapshot of  : to 
   treat with contempt or indifference  - snap one's fingers at 
2. snap n 1: an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in 
   cutting);  esp : a biting or snatching with the teeth or jaws obs  2a: a 
   share of profits or booty  2b: a chance to make money easily or quickly; 
   specif : an easy remu nerative post or position 2c: something that is easy 
   and presents no problems : CINCH  3: a small amount : BIT, MORSEL  4a: an 
   act or instance of seizing abruptly : a sudden snatching at someth ing 4b: 
   a quick short movement  4c: a sudden sharp breaking  5a: a sound made by 
   snapping something (as together, apart, into place, off ) {shut the book 
   with a ~} 5b: a brief sharp and usu. irritable speech or retort  6: a 
   sudden interval of harsh weather {cold ~}  7: a catch or fastening that 
   closes or locks with a click {~ of a b racelet} 8: a thin brittle cooky  9: 
   SNAPSHOT  10a: the condition of being vigorous in body, mind, or spirit : 
   ALERTN ESS, ENERGY 10b: a pleasing invigorating quality : SMARTNESS, 
   SNAPPINESS  11: an act or instance of snapping a football 
3. snap av : with a snap : BRISKLY 
4. snap aj 1: done or carried through suddenly or without deliberation {a ~ 
   j udgment} 2: called or taken without prior warning {calling ~ votes}  3: 
   shutting or fastening with a click or by means of a device that snaps <(~ 
   lock} 4: unusually easy or simple {~ course}