snap

/ˈsnap/

Dutch or Low German snappen; akin to Middle High German snappen to snap

verb

  1. to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth

  2. to grasp at something eagerly : make a pounce or snatch

  3. to utter sharp biting words : bark out irritable or peevish retorts

fish snapping at the bait

snap at any chance

noun

  1. an abrupt closing (as of the mouth in biting or of scissors in cutting)

  2. a share of profits or booty

  3. something that brings quick and easy profit or advantage

adverb

  1. with a snap