The difference between Cockney and Snapper
When used as nouns, cockney means a native or inhabitant of parts of the east end of london, whereas snapper means one who, or that which, snaps.
Cockney is also adjective with the meaning: of, or relating to these people or their accent.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cockney and Snapper
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Cockney as a noun:
a native or inhabitant of parts of the East End of London
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Cockney as a noun:
the accent and speech mannerisms of these people
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Cockney as a noun (obsolete):
An effeminate person; a spoilt child.
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Cockney as an adjective:
of, or relating to these people or their accent
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Snapper as a noun:
One who, or that which, snaps.
Examples:
"a snapper-up of bargains"
"the snapper of a whip"
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Snapper as a noun (Australia, New Zealand):
Any of approximately 100 different species of fish. The fish , especially an adult of the species. Any of the family Lutjanidae of percoid fishes, especially the red snapper.
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Snapper as a noun (Ireland, slang):
A (human) baby.
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Snapper as a noun (American football):
The player who snaps the ball to start the play.
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Snapper as a noun (US):
Small, paper-wrapped item containing a minute quantity of explosive composition coated on small bits of sand, which explodes noisily when thrown onto a hard surface.
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Snapper as a noun (slang):
One who takes snaps; a photographer.
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Snapper as a noun (US, informal):
The snapping turtle.
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Snapper as a noun:
The green woodpecker, or yaffle.
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Snapper as a noun:
A snap beetle.
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Snapper as a noun (historical):
A telegraphic device with a flexible metal tongue for producing clicks like those of the sounder.
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Snapper as a noun (US, colloquial):
A string bean.
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Snapper as a noun (slang):
The vulva.