snap at

Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words

to speak angrily to someone

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Examples (10)

  • He lost his temper and snapped at the children.
  • Don't snap at me; I'm just trying to help.
  • She snapped at her colleague when asked about the deadline.
  • If you keep interrupting, he'll probably snap at you.
  • Why are you snapping at everyone today?
  • The manager was known to snap at employees under pressure.
  • He snapped at the waiter, clearly stressed from his long flight.
  • Try not to snap at your parents, even when you're frustrated.
  • She has a habit of snapping at people when she's tired.
  • Did I snap at you just now? I didn't mean to.