finger snap
Sharp digit click
A finger snap is the sharp clicking sound made by pressing thumb and middle finger together, then releasing the finger to strike the palm.
People snap fingers to keep rhythm, signal for attention, or express sudden realization: She snapped her fingers when the answer came to her.
In some contexts, snapping replaces applause.
The phrase in a finger snap means instantly.
- clickBrief sharp noise
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- thumbShort opposable digit
- gestureCommunicative body movement
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- body percussionclapping, stomping, hand clap, foot stomp, patting
- Addams FamilyGomez, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Thing, Gomez Addams
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
- hand gestureswave, point, beckon, clap, pinch
- signalssignal, signals, signaling, sign, waved
type of hand-produced sound
finger snapclap
Strike palms together
handclap · applause · hand slap · knuckle crack · finger drumming
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