n.
Function: noun
Date: 1555
1 : an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting)
2 a archaic : a share of profits or booty b : something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage c : something that is easy and presents no problems : CINCH
3 : a small amount : BIT
4 a : an act or instance of seizing abruptly : a sudden snatching at something b : a quick short movement <lithe snap s of its body ― Barbara Taylor> c : a sudden sharp breaking
5 a : a sound made by snapping something <shut the book with a snap > b : a brief sharp and usually irritable speech or retort
6 : a sudden spell of weather <a cold snap >
7 : a catch or fastening that closes or locks with a click <the snap of a bracelet>
8 : a flat brittle cookie ― compare GINGERSNAP
9 : SNAPSHOT
10 a : the condition of being vigorous in body, mind, or spirit : ALERTNESS , ENERGY b : a pleasing vigorous quality
11 : the act of a center's putting the football in play from its position on the ground by quickly passing it between his legs to a teammate (as a quarterback) standing behind him