Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snapped

verb
/snæpt/
Definition
To break suddenly and sharply, or to make a quick, sharp noise.
Examples
  • She snapped the pencil in half during the test.
  • The twig snapped under my foot as I walked through the forest.
  • He snapped at me when I asked him to help.
Meaning
The term ‘snapped’ refers to the action of breaking something suddenly or making a sharp sound, often associated with something being exhausted or reaching a limit.
Synonyms
  • broke
  • burst
  • split
  • fractured