Meaning
snap, click, crack
- a sharp, snapping or clicking sound made with fingers or tongue
- the crack or whip-like sound of an impact or lash
In a sentence
Con uno schiocco di dita ha richiamato l'attenzione del cameriere.
With a snap of his fingers, he called the waiter's attention.
Si udì improvvisamente lo schiocco di un ramo secco.
The crack of a dry branch was suddenly heard.
Non si possono risolvere problemi complessi in uno schiocco di dita.
Complex problems cannot be solved in the blink of an eye.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schiocco | masculine · singular |
| schiocchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural keeps the hard sound with an 'h': 'schiocchi'.