Snapper: meaning, definitions and examples

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snapper

 

[ หˆsnรฆpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish

A fish that is typically found in warm coastal waters and is known for its sharp teeth and powerful jaws.

Synonyms

fish, marine creature, seafood

Examples of usage

  • I caught a snapper while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The snapper was delicious when grilled with lemon and herbs.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who takes quick photographs, especially paparazzi.

Synonyms

paparazzo, photographer, shutterbug

Examples of usage

  • The celebrity was surrounded by snappers trying to get a photo.
  • The snapper captured the moment before anyone else.

Translations

Translations of the word "snapper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pargo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅˆเคชเคฐ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan kakap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฒั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lucjan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚จใƒ€ใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vivaneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pargo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท levrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋‚ดํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒ ุงู„ู†ู‡ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chลˆapal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanic

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒท้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smuฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹ะปะฑะฐั ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒ”แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snepper balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pargo

Etymology

The term 'snapper' originated from the Middle English word 'snapperen', meaning 'to seize or grasp suddenly'. Over time, it evolved to refer to both the fish and a person who takes quick photographs.

See also: snap, snappiness, snapping, snappishly, snaps, snapshot.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,480, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.