Snapper: meaning, definitions and examples
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snapper
[ หsnรฆpษr ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น pargo
- peixe-espada
- fotรณgrafo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅเคชเคฐ เคฎเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnapper
- Schnappfisch
- Fotograf
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikan kakap
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐะฒัะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ lucjan
๐ฏ๐ต ใใจใใค
๐ซ๐ท vivaneau
๐ช๐ธ pargo
๐น๐ท levrek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ดํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ู ุงูููุงุด
๐จ๐ฟ chลapal
๐ธ๐ฐ kanic
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒท้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ smuฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ snara
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัะปะฑะฐั ะฑะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ แ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ snepper balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.