1. (v. t.) To strike with the nail of the finger, first placed against the ball of the thumb, and forced from that position with a sudden spring; to snap with the finger.

2. (v. t.) To snap; to project quickly.

3. (n.) A jerk of the finger forced suddenly from the thumb; a smart blow.

4. (n.) Something serving to rouse or excite.

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