# snapping

Pronunciation: say "SNAP-ing" /ˈsnæpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of snap. — present participle and gerund of snap
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of snap. Use this form for an action happening right now or as the name of the action.
   - _The turtle was snapping at anything that drifted near its shell._
   - _Snapping the dry twigs in half, he built a small fire by the river._

## Noun

2. The sharp sound or sudden motion produced when something breaks, clicks, or shuts abruptly.
   - Simple: A quick, sharp sound or sudden movement, like something breaking or clicking.
   - _The loud snapping of the support beam sent everyone running for the exits._
   - _A faint snapping told her the chocolate bar had broken cleanly in two._
3. The act of speaking sharply or irritably at someone, often in a brief, cutting outburst.
   - Simple: The act of speaking to someone in a sudden, sharp, angry way.
   - _Her habitual snapping at junior staff slowly eroded the team's morale._
   - _The coach's snapping at the referee earned him an early warning._

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