snaps

Snaps is a term with multiple meanings across different domains. In everyday language, a snap is a photograph; plural snaps refers to informal or candid shots. The term is common in British and Western usage and remains popular in social media culture, where users share snaps with friends.

In textiles and fashion, snaps are closures known as snap fasteners (press studs). Consisting of interlocking discs made of metal or plastic, they fasten garments, pockets, and accessories. They offer quick, tool-free closure and are widely used on children's clothing, sportswear, and outdoor gear.

In technology, snaps denote a packaging format for software. A snap is a self-contained application that bundles its dependencies and can run on multiple Linux distributions; snaps are managed by the snapd daemon and distributed via the Snap Store. This format emphasizes portability, sandboxing, and automatic updates.

In social media, Snap Inc. is the company behind Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app. On Snapchat, snaps are ephemeral images or videos sent between users (and can be augmented with filters, text, or drawings). The content is designed to disappear after being viewed, though variations exist with chats and story features.

In games, Snap is a fast-paced card game in which players try to identify matching ranks and shout "Snap!" to win a pile; it exists in many regional variants and is commonly played by children and families.