First Known Use: 1558
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1snip
noun \ˈsnip\
: a small piece that is cut from something : a small piece that is snipped
: an act or the sound of snipping something
: something bought or sold for a good price
Full Definition of SNIP
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: a white or light mark; especially : a white spot between the nostrils of a horse
3
: a presumptuous or impertinent person; especially : an impertinent or saucy girl
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Origin of SNIP
from or akin to Dutch & Low German snip; akin to Middle High German snipfen to snap the fingers
Related to SNIP
2snip
verb
: to cut (something) with scissors : to remove (something) by cutting with scissors
snippedsnip·ping
Full Definition of SNIP
transitive verb
: to cut or cut off with or as if with shears or scissors <snipped the stray threads>; specifically : to clip suddenly or by bits
intransitive verb
: to make a short quick cut with or as if with shears or scissors
— snip·per noun
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First Known Use of SNIP
1586
SNIP Defined for Kids
1snip
noun \ˈsnip\
Definition of SNIP for Kids
1
: a small piece that is clipped off <snips of paper>
2
: an act or sound of clipping
2snip
verb
snippedsnip·ping
Definition of SNIP for Kids
: to cut or cut off with or as if with shears or scissors
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