snapback

[ snap-bak ]

noun

1. a sudden rebound or recovery.
2. Football. snap ( def 35 ).

snapback

/ ˈsnæpˌbæk /

noun

1. a sudden rebound or change in direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of snapback¹

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase snap back

Example Sentences

It’s unclear what impact the snapback would have on Venezuela’s long floundering oil and gas industry — or whether it will pressure Maduro to offer a more level electoral playing field.

From Seattle Times

That included “maximum enforcement” of U.S. sanctions, ending Iran’s oil trade with China, urging European allies to renew “snapback” sanctions on Iran and pressuring Qatar and Turkey to stop supporting Hamas.

From Washington Times

They also urge the administration to call on European allies to renew “snapback” sanctions on Iran and put pressure on Qatar and Turkey to stop supporting Hamas.

From Washington Times

His outfits include: a bright red suit, a plaid suit, a neon Hawaiian shirt paired with white cutoff shorts and a backwards snapback, a short-sleeved sweatshirt, a bright blue suit layered over a bright salmon-colored tribal print tank, neon yellow shoes, a shirt with a studded collar, some very long tops and . . . a cardigan.

From Salon

Governance concerns have cooled under Faury, whose tenure has been dominated by efforts to survive worldwide groundings during the pandemic followed by a snapback in demand, as well as a drive towards industrial transformation and decarbonisation.

From Reuters