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snit

noun \ˈsnit\

Definition of SNIT

:  a state of agitation <in a snit>
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Origin of SNIT

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1939

Rhymes with SNIT

bit, bitt, brit, Brit, chit, dit, fit, flit, frit, git, grit, hit, it, kit, knit, lit, mitt, nit, pit, quit, sit, skit, slit, spit, split, Split, sprit, teat, tit, twit, whit, wit, writ, zit

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. snit
  2. schnitz
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