Snap at Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnæp/ /ˈæt
SNAP-at
snˈæp/ /ˈæt
snap-AT
Definition
To speak to someone in a quick, angry, or impatient way, often without much thought.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; typically used for harsh, annoyed remarks often due to stress or impatience. Commonly followed by the person ('snap at someone'). Not literal snapping like with your fingers or mouth.
Spanish: hablar bruscamente a - contestar de mala manera aPortuguese (BR): responder de forma ríspida a - falar rispidamente comPortuguese (PT): responder de forma ríspida a - falar rispidamente comChinese (Simplified): 对……厉声说 - 冲……发火Chinese (Traditional): 對……厲聲說 - 衝……發火Hindi: पर झुंझला कर बोलनाArabic: انفجر في وجه - تحدث بحدة إلىBengali: রেগে কথা বলা - ধমকানোRussian: огрызаться - резко отвечатьJapanese: きつく当たる - 怒って言うVietnamese: gắt gỏng - nổi cáu (với ai đó)Korean: 뾰루퉁하게 말하다 - 짜증 내다Turkish: terslemek - sert çıkışmakUrdu: جھڑک دینا - غصے میں جواب دیناIndonesian: membentak - berkata kasar (karena kesal)
Example Sentences
Please don't snap at me; I'm just asking a question.
basic
He sometimes snaps at his kids when he's tired.
basic
I didn't mean to snap at you earlier.
basic
She tends to snap at coworkers when under pressure.
natural
Sorry I snapped at you—work has been stressful lately.
natural
Don’t take it personally if she snaps at you—she’s dealing with a lot right now.
natural