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1 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) κάνω στράκα/στράκες με τα δάχτυλά μου -
2 snap
[snæp] 1. past tense, past participle - snapped; verb1) ((with at) to make a biting movement, to try to grasp with the teeth: The dog snapped at his ankles.) κάνω να δαγκώσω,αρπάζω2) (to break with a sudden sharp noise: He snapped the stick in half; The handle of the cup snapped off.) σπάω απότομα3) (to (cause to) make a sudden sharp noise, in moving etc: The lid snapped shut.) κλείνω απότομα με κρότο,κάνω κρακ4) (to speak in a sharp especially angry way: `Mind your own business!' he snapped.) λέω κοφτά5) (to take a photograph of: He snapped the children playing in the garden.) παίρνω φωτογραφία2. noun1) ((the noise of) an act of snapping: There was a loud snap as his pencil broke.) ξερός κρότος,κρακ2) (a photograph; a snapshot: He wanted to show us his holiday snaps.) φωτογραφία,στιγμιότυπο3) (a kind of simple card game: They were playing snap.) παιδικό παιχνίδι τράπουλας3. adjective(done, made etc quickly: a snap decision.) αστραπιαίος,της στιγμής- snappy- snappily
- snappiness
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3 Snap
v. trans.Bite: P. and V. δάκνειν.Snap at: V. ὀδὰξ αἱρεῖν (acc.), Ar. ὀδὰξ λαβέσθαι (gen.); see Bite.Snap up: P. and V. ἀναρπάζειν.V. intrans. Use passives of verbs given.If his tackling strained or snapped entirely: P. πονησάντων αὐτῷ τῶν σκευῶν ἢ καὶ συντριβέντων ὅλως (Dem. 293).Snap one's fingers at: met., see Disregard.——————subs.Bite: P. and V. δῆγμα, τό (Xen. also Ar.).Sharp noise: P. and V. κρότος, ὁ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Snap
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snap one's fingers — To make a short loud clicking sound with the middle finger and thumb, usu to attract attention or show defiance, contempt, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑finger snap one s fingers To flick a finger and thumb together with a sharp noise, usu to attract… … Useful english dictionary
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snap one's fingers — ► snap (or click) one s fingers make a sharp clicking sound by bending the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. Main Entry: ↑finger … English terms dictionary
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snap one's fingers at — {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. * /John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door./ * /The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
snap one's fingers at — {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. * /John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door./ * /The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
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snap one's fingers at — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. defy, pay no attention to, have contempt for; see dare 2 , oppose 1 , 2 … English dictionary for students
snap one's fingers — show scorn, show ridicule; arrange, make possible … English contemporary dictionary
snap one's fingers at — phrasal : to give no heed to : treat with contempt or unconcern … Useful english dictionary
snap (or click) one's fingers — make a sharp clicking sound by bending the last joint of the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. → finger … English new terms dictionary
