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überschnappen — meaning in English

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English meaning

snap verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

Senses

überschnappen is used for these senses in English:

crack up (idiomatic, intransitive, dated, _, in US) To become insane; to suffer a mental breakdown.
snap (intransitive) To suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension.

snap — full definition

verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
verb To speak suddenly and sharply, often out of irritation.
noun A quick photograph.
adjective Made suddenly, without much thought or planning.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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