snap

snap
{{11}}snap (n.) late 15c., "quick, sudden bite or cut," from Du. or Low Ger. snappen "to snap," probably related to M.L.G. or M.Du. snavel "bill, beak" (see NIB (Cf. nib)). Sense of "quick movement" is first recorded 1630s; that of "something easily done" is 1877. Common in compounds to indicate instantaneous action (Cf. cold snap, 1829). The card game is attested from 1882. Snap judgment is attested from 1841.
{{12}}snap (v.) 1520s, "to make a quick bite" (of animals), from SNAP (Cf. snap) (n.). Meaning "to break suddenly or sharply" is first recorded c.1600; the mental sense is from 1970s. U.S. football sense first recorded 1887. Related: Snapped; snapping. To snap the fingers is from 1670s. Phrase snap out of it recorded by 1907. Snapping turtle is attested from 1784. Snap-brim as a type of hat is from 1928.

Etymology dictionary. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу
Synonyms:

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Snap — may refer to any of the following: * Snap (fingers), snapping one s fingersScience/Technology/Engineering: * S Nitroso N acetylpenicillamine, a biochemical reagent * SNAP 25, in molecular biology, soluble n ethyl maleimide sensitive attachment… …   Wikipedia

  • SNAP-25 — (synaptosome associated protein of 25,000 daltons) is a membrane bound protein anchored to the cytosolic face of membranes via palmitoyl side chains in the middle of the molecule. SNAP 25 is a Q SNARE protein contributing two α helices in the… …   Wikipedia

  • snap — [snap] vi. snapped, snapping [< MDu or MLowG snappen, akin to Ger schnappen < Gmc base * snab ] 1. to bring the jaws together sharply; bite suddenly: often with at [a fish snaps at bait] 2. to snatch or grasp quickly or eagerly: with at [to …   English World dictionary

  • Snap — Snap, n. [Cf. D. snap a snatching. See {Snap}, v. t.] 1. A sudden breaking or rupture of any substance. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden, eager bite; a sudden seizing, or effort to seize, as with the teeth. [1913 Webster] 3. A sudden, sharp motion or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Snap-on — (NYSE|SNA) is a leading U.S. designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools and equipment to professional tool users. It was founded in 1920. Snap on is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide. The company… …   Wikipedia

  • Snap! — est un groupe culte de la musique électronique des années 1990. Créé par les allemands Michael Münzing (alias Benito Benites) et Luca Anzilotti (alias John Virgo Garrett III) en 1989. Snap est surtout connu pour son titre Rhythm is a dancer,… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Snap — Snap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Snapped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Snapping}.] [LG. or D. snappen to snap up, to snatch; akin to G. schnappen, MHG. snaben, Dan. snappe, and to D. snavel beak, bill. Cf. {Neb}, {Snaffle}, n.] 1. To break at once; to break short …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • snap — [snæp] verb snapped PTandPPX snapping PRESPARTX snap up phrasal verb [transitive] 1. snap something → up to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap: • If you see a computer for under £400, you should snap it up …   Financial and business terms

  • Snap! — Datos generales Origen Alemania Información artística …   Wikipedia Español

  • snap to it — mainly spoken phrase used for telling someone to do something immediately Thesaurus: ways of telling someone to hurrysynonym Main entry: snap * * * snap to it informal : to start working harder or more quickly You ll have to snap to it if you… …   Useful english dictionary

  • snap — ► VERB (snapped, snapping) 1) break with a sharp cracking sound. 2) (of an animal) make a sudden audible bite. 3) open or close with a brisk movement or sharp sound. 4) (snap up) quickly secure (something that is in short supply). 5) sud …   English terms dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”