snapped

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or break suddenly and forcefully.

  - "He snapped a twig."
  - "She snapped at her boss during the meeting."
  - "The toy car snapped in two."
  - "The branch snapped under the weight of the snow."

• Verb

  To respond suddenly and angrily.

  - "He snapped at his friend's joke."
  - "She snapped when asked about her failed project."
  - "The customer snapped when the store refused to refund her money."

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Pronunciation

1. /snæpt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651520"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snapped
tapped , mapped , wrapped , clapped

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Variants

List of all variants of snapped that leads to same result
snap , snapped , snapping , snaps , snap back , snapped back , snapping back , snaps back , snap out of , snap out of it , snapped out of , snapping out of , snaps out of , snap up , snapped up , snapping up , snaps up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to seize suddenly' in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snapped' is often used in photography to describe a quick, sharp image.

2. In the children's book 'Green Eggs and Ham' by Dr. Seuss, the character Sam-I-am snaps a boiled egg between his fingers.

3. In the movie 'Jaws,' the shark is described as 'snapping' at the bait.

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Related Concepts

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1. Snap judgement: A quick and often incorrect assessment of a situation or person.

2. Snap freeze: A technique used in photography to capture a moment quickly before the subject moves or changes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'snapped' is often used to describe sudden and violent actions or responses. In art, images of snapping can represent sudden change or transformation.

How to Memorize "snapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize snapping a twig or a rubber band to understand the sudden and forceful movement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snapped' with suddenness and force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sudden and Forceful Nouns Are Popped' to remember the meaning of snapped.

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