Schnalzen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Schnalzen is used for these senses in English:
- click (transitive) To cause to make a click; to operate (a switch, etc) so that it makes a click.
- fillip (archaic) The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
- snap The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
- snap (transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
click — full definition
- noun A short, sharp sound, like that made by a switch, latch, or a mouse button.
- verb To press and release a button on a computer mouse, or to select something on a screen this way.
- verb To suddenly make sense or become clear.
- verb To get along well with someone right away.
fillip — full definition
- noun Something that gives a sudden boost, lift or stimulus to an activity, mood or market.
- noun A quick flick made by pressing a finger against the thumb and releasing it sharply.
- verb To strike or propel something with a quick flick of the finger, or to stimulate something into greater activity.