snapped

American  

[snapt] / snæpt /

adjective

1. broken suddenly and with a sharp cracking sound.

   The snapped twig startled the animal, and it darted to safety.

2. photographed, especially quickly or spontaneously.

   A hastily snapped photo captured the moment.

3. Digital Technology.

   1. (of a QR code or other source) scanned using a smartphone or other digital device in order to read the encoded text or URL and browse the hyperlinked web page.

      The URL of the snapped QR code was only a blank page with no info, just a silly movie clip.

   2. being or relating to an icon or other displayed item moved instantly and automatically into alignment with a grid or into a predetermined position, as to a corner or edge of the screen.

      A snapped app occupies a narrower region of the screen, freeing up the remaining screen area.

4. uttered quickly and sharply, as a command, retort, rebuke, etc..

   "None of your business!" was the snapped reply.

5. closed, opened, placed, thrown, applied, etc., with a sharp, quick sound or movement.

   A snapped shot hit the goalie in the net and was knocked away.

   The tip of a snapped whip would’ve hurt like a knife.

6. Football.  (of the ball) put into play by tossing it back to a member of the offensive backfield, especially from between the legs when bent over double.

   A punter receives the snapped ball and punts it to the opposing team in a way that limits any field position advantage.

7. (of the fingers) making a sudden sharp sound by being pressed against each other and then released sideways.

   They arrogantly expect the rest of the world to jump to their snapped fingers.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of snap.

Etymology

Origin of snapped

snap ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Office workers weren’t the only fans of these new duds: Gold Rushers who didn’t want to waste time on personal tailoring snapped them up on their way West.

From The Wall Street Journal

Visitors snapped photos with them at Union Station or the National Mall.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Sports Illustrated, Rodgers recently snapped up a sprawling dwelling with a private golf setup and pool.

From MarketWatch

Amen Thompson had 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists to lead the Rockets, who snapped Phoenix's three-game win streak.

From Barron's

Harden scored 27 points in the first half for the Clippers, who snapped a three-game losing streak in improving to 5-11 on the season.

From Barron's

Related Words

• broken
• cracked
• damaged
• divided
• mangled
• ripped
• ruptured
• severed