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▸  snap out of PHRASAL VERB If someone who is depressed snaps out of it or snaps out of their depression, they suddenly become more cheerful, especially by making an effort. □ [V P P n] Come on, snap out of it! □ [V P P n] Often a patient cannot snap out of their negativity that easily.

▸  snap up PHRASAL VERB If you snap something up , you buy it quickly because it is cheap or is just what you want. □ [V n P ] Every time we get a new delivery of clothes, people are queuing to snap them up. □ [V P n] One eagle-eyed collector snapped up a pair of designer earrings for just £6.

snap|dragon /snæ pdrægən/ (snapdragons ) N‑COUNT A snapdragon is a common garden plant with small colourful flowers that can open and shut like a mouth.

sna p fas|ten|er (snap fasteners ) N‑COUNT A snap fastener is a small metal object used to fasten clothes, made up of two parts which can be pressed together. [AM ] in BRIT, use press stud , popper

snap|per /snæ pə ^r / (snappers or snapper ) N‑COUNT A snapper is a fish that has sharp teeth and lives in warm seas. ● N‑UNCOUNT Snapper is this fish eaten as food.

snap|pish /snæ p I ʃ/ ADJ [usu v-link ADJ ] If someone is snappish , they speak to people in a sharp, unfriendly manner. □  'That is beautiful, Tony,' Momma said, no longer sounding at all snappish. ●  snap|pish|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  She said snappishly, 'I'm not pregnant, Brian.'

snap|py /snæ pi/ (snappier , snappiest )

1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If someone has a snappy style of speaking, they speak in a quick, clever, brief, and often funny way. □  Each film gets a snappy two-line summary.

2 ADJ [ADJ n] If someone is a snappy dresser or if they wear snappy clothes, they wear smart, stylish clothes. □  She has already made a name for herself as a snappy dresser.

snap|shot /snæ pʃɒt/ (snapshots )

1 N‑COUNT A snapshot is a photograph that is taken quickly and casually.

2 N‑COUNT [usu sing] If something provides you with a snapshot of a place or situation, it gives you a brief idea of what that place or situation is like. □ [+ of ] The interviews present a remarkable snapshot of our country in these dark days of recession.

snare /sneə ^r / (snares , snaring , snared )

1 N‑COUNT A snare is a trap for catching birds or small animals. It consists of a loop of wire or rope which pulls tight around the animal.

2 N‑COUNT If you describe a situation as a snare , you mean that it is a trap from which it is difficult to escape. [FORMAL ] □  Given data which are free from bias there are further snares to avoid in statistical work.

3 VERB If someone snares an animal, they catch it using a snare. □ [V n] He'd snared a rabbit earlier in the day.

sna re drum (snare drums ) N‑COUNT A snare drum is a small drum used in orchestras and bands. Snare drums are usually played with wooden sticks, and make a continuous sound.

snarl /snɑː ^r l/ (snarls , snarling , snarled )

1 VERB When an animal snarls , it makes a fierce, rough sound in its throat while showing its teeth. □ [V ] He raced ahead up into the bush, barking and snarling. □ [V + at ] The dogs snarled at the intruders. ● N‑COUNT Snarl is also a noun. □  With a snarl, the second dog made a dive for his heel.

2 VERB If you snarl something, you say it in a fierce, angry way. □ [V with quote] 'Let go of me,' he snarled. □ [V + at ] I vaguely remember snarling at someone who stepped on my foot. □ [V n] 'Aubrey.' Hyde seemed almost to snarl the name. ● N‑COUNT Snarl is also a noun. □  His eyes flashed, and his lips were drawn back in a furious snarl.