Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snapping
verb
ˈsnæp.ɪŋ
Definition
Snapping refers to the action of making a sharp sound by quickly closing two parts, often associated with fingers or the jaws of an animal.
Examples
- She was snapping her fingers to catch the rhythm of the music.
- The dog was snapping at flies in the warm summer air.
- He heard the snapping of twigs behind him in the forest.
Meaning
It can describe the sound made when something breaks suddenly or the action of quickly moving something.
Synonyms
- clicking
- breaking
- cracking
