stuckincincy Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have read and have heard a new term - "snap". What does it mean, and in what context is it used? My wife and me want to be on contemporary terms with younger folks. Such works both ways; a young intern where my wife works recently overheard the expression "I guess we will have to eat crow", and the young lady mouth agape said "we have to eat a bird?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Isn't Snap the aloof brother of the three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Forgot My Last Username Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 It's when you flip out and murder a bunch of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Isn't Snap the aloof brother of the three? 779683[/snapback] Not at all. Snap opens the act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 It's when you flip out and murder a bunch of people. 779684[/snapback] Yes - the older usage. I'm not sure about the new one. The feeling I got was it was something along the lines of "wake up, dude", or "you are stupid, so do my bidding". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I think two brothers came out with a book called Snaps and it was modern day takes on things like hang loose. There have been cd's I believe as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynchMob23 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have read and have heard a new term - "snap". What does it mean, and in what context is it used? My wife and me want to be on contemporary terms with younger folks. Such works both ways; a young intern where my wife works recently overheard the expression "I guess we will have to eat crow", and the young lady mouth agape said "we have to eat a bird?". 779681[/snapback] When I was younger, I used it as my folks wouldn't allow us to curse. Since I don't now, I still use it...though it is annoying the number of knuckleheads using it now. From the Urban Dictionary, a few definitions and how to use it properly: A word that is used after a putdown/insult. Dude 1:"Look at those giant boobs." Dude 2:"They're not as big as yours, OH SNAP!" OR a phrase used to signify an unexpected and surprising event. "Snap" is considered the new "Wow". Also can be used with "Oh" such as "Oh, Snap" Oh, Snap! That dude just got ran over by a ice cream truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Oh snap=oh schitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snap Here are the 3 definitions from UrbanDictionary.com that I think are most right-on. (And I am so hip, man.) 3. snap 218 up, 35 down expression: used to describe 1. dismay 2. disbeleif 3. surprise 4. joy substitutes: fuXX shiX fuXX 1. Oh snap, I used too much dynomite. 2. Oh snap! It's Speedy Gonzolez! 3. Holy snap! I have boobies! 4. Snap! She took off her shirt! by Mike Nov 26, 2003 email it 4. snap 104 up, 26 down A word used to express a feeling of excitement generated during an unexpected or impressive event. The meaning of the word depends on its context and can range from disappointment to extreme satisfaction. The versatility of this work enables it to be used several times in a single conversation. 1. "Oh, snap the hoods on fire" 2. "Check out the jelly shake'n on her as she drops it to the floor...snap!" 3. "I was like 'snap' when I saw them rolling this waY" by John Feb 2, 2004 email it 9. Snap 14 up, 3 down a phrase used to signify an unexpected and surprising event. "Snap" is considered the new "Wow". Also can be used with "Oh" such as "Oh, Snap" Oh, Snap! That dude just got ran over by a ice cream truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 "oh Snap, daunte culpepper sucks." "the bills will suprise people this year. [shows tivo replay of game to unsuspecting friend] oh snap! nobody circles the wagons like the buffalo bills!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynchMob23 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 "oh Snap, daunte culpepper sucks.""the bills will suprise people this year. [shows tivo replay of game to unsuspecting friend] oh snap! nobody circles the wagons like the buffalo bills!" 779700[/snapback] "Man, if that line keeps letting in sacks, Daunte's going to "get his roll on" in a wheelchair...SNAP!" (add optional actual finger snap liberally) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have read and have heard a new term - "snap". What does it mean, and in what context is it used? My wife and me want to be on contemporary terms with younger folks. Such works both ways; a young intern where my wife works recently overheard the expression "I guess we will have to eat crow", and the young lady mouth agape said "we have to eat a bird?". 779681[/snapback] watch the movie zoolander for excellent examples of its usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thanks to all! It's interesting how words' meanings change. When I was a young lad, my Great Uncle gave me a stern lecture to never utter the word "jerk". In his day - the 10's, 20's 30's and so forth, it meant masturbation. Hence today's "jerk-off". "Soda Jerk" was a fellow who pulled a lever in a soda shop and things flowed. Prior, it was as we know it now most commonly - a tug. A term in the Wild West days to describe a hanging was "He was jerked to Jesus". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Oh snap=oh schitt 779696[/snapback] That's what I thought. It was the term used in Biz Markie's hit single from the early 90s, "Just a Friend". He's going to see his girlfriend at school, and he uses that term in reaction to opening the door and seeing her kiss another man...I believe the line is, "Oh, snap, guess what I saw." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 That's what I thought. It was the term used in Biz Markie's hit single from the early 90s, "Just a Friend". He's going to see his girlfriend at school, and he uses that term in reaction to opening the door and seeing her kiss another man...I believe the line is, "Oh, snap, guess what I saw." 779748[/snapback] '' From Dodgeball (A True Underdog Movie), when one of the Average Joe guys realizes that the Marica Brady lookalike is, indeed a lesbian: "Ah, SNAP!" He looked like this yellow-headed guy as he said it: Turns out she was actually bisexual, but let's not split hairs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 '' From Dodgeball (A True Underdog Movie), when one of the Average Joe guys realizes that the Marica Brady lookalike is, indeed a lesbian: "Ah, SNAP!" He looked like this yellow-headed guy as he said it: Turns out she was actually bisexual, but let's not split hairs... 779805[/snapback] Actually, she played Marcia Brady in a very brady sequel Linky Scroll down to #31 to see a Very Brady Sequel And She is married to ben stiller, hence her acting in a lot of Stiller's movies (zoolander, dodgeball, and a future Stiller project) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Snap is when the center moves the football from the line of scrimmage back to the quarterback, punter, or holder (or, in a trick play, to a runningback). That was easy, next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have read and have heard a new term - "snap". What does it mean, and in what context is it used? My wife and me want to be on contemporary terms with younger folks. Such works both ways; a young intern where my wife works recently overheard the expression "I guess we will have to eat crow", and the young lady mouth agape said "we have to eat a bird?". 779681[/snapback] Take Your Pick 66 choices to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 6. From the Urban Dictionary The substitute for the word "sh--". Oh Snap! I forgot to bust a cap in jimmys ass last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Actually, she played Marcia Brady in a very brady sequel Linky Scroll down to #31 to see a Very Brady Sequel And She is married to ben stiller, hence her acting in a lot of Stiller's movies (zoolander, dodgeball, and a future Stiller project) 779813[/snapback] gracias, albino. she does look like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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