What does "snap" mean when

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used on the Internet? I've seen it at DU and at least one other forum. :shrug:

~behind the times~

[KitchenWitch]

1. It means "Gotcha"

[Why Syzygy]

4. Thanks.

I'll see how it plays out next time. I won't be using it though. :shrug:
"Gotcha" not cool?

[KitchenWitch]

20. It is a very snarky thing to say

[Why Syzygy]

26. LOL!

Snark at DU. What a concept. loll

[Iggo]

2. It's an exclamation...

...roughly equivalent to "Dayum!"

[XemaSab]

3. Or, if you want to be all erudite and shit:

"Touche!"

[elshiva]

5. Here:

[Why Syzygy]

6. ugh.

No wonder I'm not in the know. I can't stand that guy.
Someone acting like an asshole just doesn't appeal to me.

[elshiva]

7. Sorry, I didn't know that.

I would not have posted it. I only posted it because it said "snap." No hard feelings, okay? Please?

[Why Syzygy]

8. LOL!

Of course not! I'm glad to know where it originated. Makes perfect sense. Thank you!

[elshiva]

9. I'm glad. However, I don't think it originated on "House."

That was a graphic that another DUer made. I like because of the facial expressions even though I'm not a fan of "House." (I love Hugh Laurie, but "House" is not his best work.)
Anyway, I think it's an African-American slang term. I remember first hearing it from some African-American children when I was in summer camp in the nineties. Usually, it meant "Oh, damn it!" or "gotcha" depending on the context.

[Why Syzygy]

10. Is it said as two syllables?

[elshiva]

11. Sometimes.

Like, ssssNAP!

[Why Syzygy]

12. Thanks for your help.

I have another question to post in the Lounge.
But it's about porn, so I should wait for a busier night.

[elshiva]

13. Porn is an interesting topic for me. You can always PM me.

:hi: :hug: Hope you don't mind a little Captain Jack...
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/06/18/torchwood_wideweb__470x295,0.jpg

[Why Syzygy]

14. I'll PM

when I get the nerve to post it. It won't phase Lounger's. I'm just a little *shy*.

[Shell Beau]

19. You don't like Hugh Laurie?

:wow: :cry:

I LOVE Hugh Laurie!

[Why Syzygy]

24. I just don't like the House character. He's cool, but that part??? nt

[Kickin_Donkey]

15. I'm also behind the times ...

what does "pfft" mean when used on the Internet?

[Jamastiene]

16. It's like blowing a raspberry in a way.

It just means you are dismissing an idea or expressing disgust, disdain or disapproval to something. Sometimes, it can mean no big deal.

[DeepBlueC]

17. I think there's a bit of onomatopoeia to it

'pfft' is surely dismissal, but I think it's in the sense of opening your fingers and letting the air out of that particular balloon. :D

[no name no slogan]

18. Except the balloon is your colon, and the finger are

oh, nevermind

[Why Syzygy]

25. It means p'shaw.

:D

[Blue-Jay]

21. A chart will help you understand.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2qPRxDxARm4/R3pggcoeO0I/AAAAAAAAB1Q/Y4dOWJnc2AE/s400/oh+snap+flowchart.jpg

[ghostsofgiants]

23. Beat me to it.

Probably my favourite flow chart ever.

[NJmaverick]

22. It's what my ceral does right before it crackles and pops