Snapped: meaning, definitions and examples
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snapped
[ snæpt ]
sudden break
The term 'snapped' often refers to a sudden action or occurrence, typically characterized by a quick motion or break. It can describe the breaking of an object, like a twig, or express a sudden loss of control, often resulting in anger or frustration. In a social context, it may indicate responding sharply or angrily to someone. The versatility of this word allows it to be used in various contexts, both physical and emotional.
Synonyms
broken, cracked, retorted, shattered.
Examples of usage
- The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
- She snapped at him for interrupting.
- He snapped his fingers to get attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "snapped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estalado
- quebrado
- estourado
🇮🇳 टूटना
- snap करना
- चटकना
🇩🇪 snap
- geknackt
- durchgebrochen
🇮🇩 terputus
- snap
- pecah
🇺🇦 лопнув
- щелкнув
- тріснув
🇵🇱 pęknięty
- trzask
- złamany
🇯🇵 パチンと音を立てる
- 壊れた
- ひびが入った
🇫🇷 claqué
- cassé
- éclaté
🇪🇸 rompido
- estallido
- chasquido
🇹🇷 çatlamak
- kırılmak
- patlamak
🇰🇷 부서진
- 스냅된
- 깨진
🇸🇦 انكسر
- snap
- كسر
🇨🇿 prasklý
- cvaknout
- zlomit
🇸🇰 prasknutý
- cvaknúť
- zlomený
🇨🇳 啪
- 破裂
- 断裂
🇸🇮 zvito
- razbiti
- napetost
🇮🇸 snappað
- brotnað
- sprunga
🇰🇿 сынып қалды
- шапшып
- жарылды
🇬🇪 გატყდა
- ჭახუნა
- გატყდა
🇦🇿 sındırmaq
- qırılmaq
- çatlama
🇲🇽 rompido
- estallido
- chasquido
Etymology
The word 'snapped' originates from the Middle English 'snappen', which means to catch or seize suddenly. Its roots are in Old Norse 'snappa', meaning to snatch. Over time, the meaning of 'snapped' evolved to encompass quick, sudden actions or breaks. The word gained popularity in the English language during the 15th century. Its uses expanded from physical descriptions of objects breaking to metaphorical uses in communication and emotional expressions. This evolution illustrates how language adapts to encompass new social dynamics and emotional states.