First Known Use: circa 1700
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1snick
verb \ˈsnik\
Definition of SNICK
transitive verb
1
archaic : to cut through
2
: to cut slightly
intransitive verb
: to perform a light cutting action
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Origin of SNICK
probably from obsolete snick or snee to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting — more at snickersnee
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