Pool termonalogy 101: Snap off?

Gregg

Gregg

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Is "snap off" the same as "win"? I would guess so, but I'm not so sure.:o
 
I would not normally refer to it as a win as much as I would use it to describe multiple wins, as in snaped off a tournament (brezzed through it), or a set. Seems like over kill to snap off one game.
 
PROG8R said:
I would not normally refer to it as a win as much as I would use it to describe multiple wins, as in snaped off a tournament (brezzed through it), or a set. Seems like over kill to snap off one game.
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This is good to know, so I don't say someone snapped off a finals win double hill with a one game tie breaker!
 
Gregg said:
This is good to know, so I don't say someone snapped off a finals win double hill with a one game tie breaker!
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And make sure you don't say"snap ONE off".
Snap one off...means=to masterbate.:eek: :D
 
Typically when I use the term, or have heard it used, would be to indicate a type of run. For example, "I snapped off a 4 pack to start the set.". I would imagine it should be used to imply something fast like snapping your fingers. Another example, "...after a miss from his opponent (insert name) snapped in a long 4 ball and finished the rack.". I feel the term is usually indicative of a quick turn of events that can dramatically affect the result of a match.

But that's just me.
 
I Know ALL The Commercials... imo

jimmy-leggs said:
And make sure you don't say"snap ONE off".
Snap one off...means=to masturbate.:eek: :D
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And that reminds me of the TV commercial with the old lady in bed clapping her hands to make the light go off (or On).
Doug
( you know the Ad, "Strap On-Strap Off ) :)
 
I have only ever used it to describe a win. As in I snapped off the tournament, or I snapped off Johnny on Saturday for 500.

I have never used nor heard anyone use it to describe a run - as in I snapped off four games.

I would say that someone "snapped off the finals" even if were double hill, one game sudden death. - but generally it just means the win overall. As in a tournament can be snapped off but not a tournament match. In a gambling match you only snapped someone off when you finished ahead in the money and beat the guy pretty good. At least this is what I think of and the way I use it.
 
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John Barton said:
I have only ever used it to describe a win. As in I snapped off the tournament, or I snapped off Johnny on Saturday for 500.

I have never used nor heard anyone use it to describe a run - as in I snapped off four games.

I would say that someone "snapped off the finals" even if were double hill, one game sudden death. - but generally it just means the win overall. As in a tournament can be snapped off but not a tournament match. In a gambling match you only snapped someone off when you finished ahead in the money and beat the guy pretty good. At least this is what I think of and the way I use it.
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same here, i've always heard it used more referring to gambling as "I snapped Efren off for $10000!" LOL, sorry had to be excessive in my example.
 
Night at the Museum

I thought Snap Off was the invention that Ben Stiller said he invented in the movie Night at the Museum. He told that lady that the Clapper took off instead of the Snapper! LOL :rolleyes:
 
I have only heard this saying once in a pool hall.......it went like this....."You had better pray to god you SNAP ONE OFF stronger than SHORTY'S top speed if your gonna GO-OFF with me,buddy.(wink,wink)"Russ "short bus Chewning.:eek: :eek: :D
sorry Russ,could'nt resist.lol
 
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I prefer to "beat the monkey up!" I'm not into the solo stuff. You guys seem a little bit tooo comfortable with that .Get a Girl,they're out there!
 
Walt Frazier said:
I prefer to "beat the monkey up!" I'm not into the solo stuff. You guys seem a little bit tooo comfortable with that .Get a Girl,they're out there!
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Walt,
I have TURNED DOWN more quality trim than you have ever seen partner.
 
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