Snapping: meaning, definitions and examples

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snapping

[ ˈsnæpɪŋ ]

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sound

A sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement.

Synonyms

click, crack, pop

Examples of usage

I heard the snapping of a twig in the forest.
The snapping of his fingers caught everyone's attention.

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photography

The action or process of capturing a photograph.

Synonyms

photographing, shooting

Examples of usage

She's really good at quick snapping.
The snapping of the camera interrupted the peaceful moment.

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sudden action

To make a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement.

Synonyms

click, crack, pop

Examples of usage

He snapped his fingers to get her attention.
The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.

Translations

Translations of the word "snapping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estalando

🇮🇳 तड़कना

🇩🇪 schnappen

🇮🇩 menjepret

🇺🇦 клацання

🇵🇱 pstryknięcie

🇯🇵 パチン

🇫🇷 claquement

🇪🇸 chasquido

🇹🇷 şaklama

🇰🇷 딸깍

🇸🇦 فرقعة

🇨🇿 louskání

🇸🇰 praskanie

🇨🇳 咔嚓

🇸🇮 pokanje

🇮🇸 smellur

🇰🇿 шертпы

🇬🇪 კლაკუნი

🇦🇿 çırpma

🇲🇽 chasquido

Word origin

The word 'snapping' originated from the Old English word 'snæppan', meaning 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sudden, sharp sound or movement we associate with snapping today. In photography, 'snapping' refers to the quick capturing of a moment in time. The word has become a versatile term used in various contexts to describe sudden actions or sounds.

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