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snapback

snapback

2 3.7
A hat with a flat front and a plastic strap you snap at the back
  • noun
  • /ˈsnæpˌbæk/
translation icon : gorra snapback
  • They sold a variety of snapbacks that appeal to different fashion styles.

Examples

  • He wore a stylish snapback with a colorful design at the music festival.

  • How to Take Care of Your Snapback Caps

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  • Do you happen to collect a lot of snapback caps?

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  • Cheap snapback hats are a good choice for you.

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  • Gold, leather, spikes, and the snapback gave it that final touch of street style fashion.

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  • Taking care of snapback caps the right way is trickier than giving them the cleaning they need.

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  • The NBA and MLB have been reissuing many of the vintage snapbacks from back in the day.

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  • In fact, Jay Z has recently been shown on MTV's show Cribs displaying his snapbacks wardrobe!

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  • Her favorite snapback features a logo of her beloved sports team.

Synonyms

cap
vssnapback
175 1.0

A soft hat that fits the head, often with a small brim

is a specific flat brim version with an adjustable closure at the back
baseball cap
vssnapback
45 1.2

A soft hat with a rounded top and a stiff front bill to shield the eyes

is a specific flat brim style with an adjustable closure at the back

Surface Forms

snapback singular
snapbacks plural

Morphology

snapback = snap + back (transparent) = snap + back

The hat is literally named for a snap fastener at its back; learners who know 'snap' and 'back' can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Snapback comes from the parts snap ('a quick sound or action') and back ('the rear'). The hat is called a snapback because it has a small plastic 'snap' at the back to open, close, and change the size, so the name tells you what it is.