Where does “snap” come from?
Snap derives from Dutch snappen, which is cognate with other Germanic languages but whose ultimate origin and original meaning remain unknown.
snap (English): A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action...
Definitions
- A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action...
Ancestry of “snap”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Dutch | snappen | to get, to understand; to catch in the act |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | snappen | — |
Words derived from “snap”