snapper
snapper Lexical Profile
snapper Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A marine fish of the family Lutjanidae, widely found in warm seas around the world and highly valued as a food fish, such as the red snapper.
"We grilled a fresh snapper with lemon and herbs for dinner after a successful morning of fishing."
North American A snapping turtle, a large freshwater turtle native to the Americas, noted for its aggressive disposition and powerful, beak-like jaws.
"The large snapper was sunning itself on a fallen log near the muddy edge of the pond."
British An informal term for a photographer, especially a press photographer or someone taking candid photographs.
"A crowd of eager snappers waited outside the courthouse to get a picture of the famous actor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'snap' + the suffix '-er'. Originally used in the late 16th century to denote a biting dog, its use expanded to include the aggressive snapping turtle, the fish (possibly due to how aggressively it bites a hook), and informally, someone taking a snapshot.
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