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Definition of unsnap

unsnap

/ʌnˈsnæp/
un · snap
Adjective:unsnapped
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Past Simple:unsnapped
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Past Participle:unsnapped
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Present Participle:unsnapping
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unsnap Lexical Profile

unsnap Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To unfasten or open something that is held together by a snap fastener or clasp.

Example

"She reached down to unsnap her heavy winter coat as soon as she stepped inside the warm cabin."

2

To become unfastened or pop open from a snapped position.

Example

"The worn leather strap on his backpack tended to unsnap whenever the bag was packed too full."

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• Rhymes for unsnap

• Nearby Words

unsmoked
unsmooth
unsmoothed
unsnap
unsnarl
unsociable
unsociably

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsnap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsnap
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