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Definition: a sudden, often unexpected, short period of cold weather

Explanation: Used when expressing surprise at how cold the weather is. Also used to speak about an unusually cold period of weather.

Examples: We've been having quite a cold snap recently. - Do you remember that horrible cold spell last winter?

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