First Known Use: 1664
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snippet
noun snip·pet \ˈsni-pət\
: a small piece of information or news
: a small part of something (such as a piece of music, a conversation, etc.)
Full Definition of SNIPPET
: a small part, piece, or thing; especially : a brief quotable passage
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