How Do You Spell SNAPPING?

Pronunciation: [snˈapɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "snapping" is spelled with a double "p" to indicate the "short" vowel sound in the second syllable. In phonetic transcription, this sound is represented as /æ/. The first syllable is spelled with a single "n" to indicate the consonant sound at the beginning of the word. The final consonant sound is represented by the letter "g". The correct spelling of "snapping" is important to ensure clear pronunciation and effective communication.

Meaning and Definition
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Other Common Misspellings
Etymology
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Plural
Conjugate verb
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SNAPPING Meaning and Definition

  1. Snapping is a verb that can be used in multiple contexts with varying meanings. One of the primary definitions of snapping is to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound or to break suddenly under pressure. It typically refers to a noise produced by something being bent or broken quickly, causing two pieces to forcefully separate. For instance, a snapping sound can be heard when a twig breaks, a rubber band is pulled to its limit and breaks, or when a person claps their hands together forcefully. In this sense, snapping is a result of the application of force causing a sudden separation or breakage.

    Furthermore, snapping can also refer to a sudden outburst of anger or a sharp retort in speech. It describes the act of reacting impulsively or losing one's temper, often characterized by speaking in a harsh or biting manner. This usage suggests a tendency to respond abruptly and with intensity, without considering the consequences or being considerate of others' feelings.

    In addition, the term snapping can also be associated with the action of taking a quick photograph or capturing an image, particularly with modern digital cameras or smartphones. This definition refers to the act of pressing a button to take a picture, producing an instant result.

    Overall, the term "snapping" encompasses different meanings, including making a sharp sound due to breakage, expressing sudden anger or irritation in speech, or capturing an image rapidly.

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Other Common Misspellings for SNAPPING

Etymology of SNAPPING

The word "snapping" is a derivative of the verb "snap", which dates back to the early 16th century. The etymology of "snap" can be traced to the Middle Dutch and Middle Low German word "snappen", meaning "to bite, to snatch". It is also related to the Old Norse word "snapa", meaning "to bite at". This notion of quick, biting action is what eventually developed into the meaning of "snap" as we know it today. Similarly, "snapping" carries the idea of a sudden or fast action, often with a sharp sound or movement.

Similar spelling word for SNAPPING

Plural form of SNAPPING is SNAPPINGS

Conjugate verb Snapping

CONDITIONAL

I would snapping
you would snapping
he/she/it would snapping
we would snapping
they would snapping
I would snap
we would snap
you would snap
he/she/it would snap
they would snap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be snappinging
you would be snappinging
he/she/it would be snappinging
we would be snappinging
they would be snappinging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snapping
you would have snapping
he/she/it would have snapping
we would have snapping
they would have snapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been snappinging
you would have been snappinging
he/she/it would have been snappinging
we would have been snappinging
they would have been snappinging

FUTURE

I will snapping
you will snapping
he/she/it will snapping
we will snapping
they will snapping
I will snap
we will snap
you will snap
he/she/it will snap
they will snap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be snappinging
you will be snappinging
he/she/it will be snappinging
we will be snappinging
they will be snappinging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snappinged
you will have snappinged
he/she/it will have snappinged
we will have snappinged
they will have snappinged
I will have snapped
we will have snapped
you will have snapped
he/she/it will have snapped
they will have snapped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been snappinging
you will have been snappinging
he/she/it will have been snappinging
we will have been snappinging
they will have been snappinging

IMPERATIVE

you snapping
we let´s snapping

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snapping

PAST

I snappinged
you snappinged
he/she/it snappinged
we snappinged
they snappinged
I snapped
we snapped
you snapped
he/she/it snapped
they snapped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was snappinging
you were snappinging
he/she/it was snappinging
we were snappinging
they were snappinging

PAST PARTICIPLE

snappinged

PAST PERFECT

I had snappinged
you had snappinged
he/she/it had snappinged
we had snappinged
they had snappinged
I had snapped
we had snapped
you had snapped
he/she/it had snapped
they had snapped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been snappinging
you had been snappinging
he/she/it had been snappinging
we had been snappinging
they had been snappinging

PRESENT

I snapping
you snapping
he/she/it snappings
we snapping
they snapping
I snap
we snap
you snap
he/she/it snaps
they snap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am snappinging
you are snappinging
he/she/it is snappinging
we are snappinging
they are snappinging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

snappinging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have snappinged
you have snappinged
he/she/it has snappinged
we have snappinged
they have snappinged
I have snapped
we have snapped
you have snapped
he/she/it has snapped
they have snapped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been snappinging
you have been snappinging
he/she/it has been snappinging
we have been snappinging
they have been snappinging
I am snapping
we are snapping
you are snapping
he/she/it is snapping
they are snapping
I was snapping
we were snapping
you were snapping
he/she/it was snapping
they were snapping
I will be snapping
we will be snapping
you will be snapping
he/she/it will be snapping
they will be snapping
I have been snapping
we have been snapping
you have been snapping
he/she/it has been snapping
they have been snapping
I had been snapping
we had been snapping
you had been snapping
he/she/it had been snapping
they had been snapping
I will have been snapping
we will have been snapping
you will have been snapping
he/she/it will have been snapping
they will have been snapping
I would have snapped
we would have snapped
you would have snapped
he/she/it would have snapped
they would have snapped
I would be snapping
we would be snapping
you would be snapping
he/she/it would be snapping
they would be snapping
I would have been snapping
we would have been snapping
you would have been snapping
he/she/it would have been snapping
they would have been snapping

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