What does "snap" or "snaps" actually mean?

[barrytelax]

I always hear people say "snap" or "snaps" when they heard something cool, or awesome, especially people at the West coast, in the Bay area, what exactly does that mean, is it just equivalent to "cool"? Could you please explain it to me in a context? TIA.

 

[Casiopea]

Try here: Urban Dictionary

 

[Ouisch]

http://www.slangcity.com/email_archive/1_08_04.htm

In addition to the site listed by Casiopea, the above site gives a bit of history as to how the "snap!" expression came to be. Essentially, it's a shortened form of "snappy comeback," meaning a particularly pithy remark meant to insult the recipient and amuse anyone else within earshot.

 

[Casiopea]

Excellent find, Ouisch. :up:

 

[barrytelax]

Thanks guys very much...

 

[Casiopea]

You're most welcome, barrytelax. :-D