noun 1.an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a hand-held camera.
2.Hunting. a quick
shot taken without deliberate aim.
3.Informal. a brief appraisal, summary, or profile.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 4.to photograph informally and quickly.
Origin: 1800–10 for def 2; 1860–65 for def 1; snap +
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