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snip
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/ snɪp /
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verb (used with object), snipped, snip·ping.
to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like.
to remove or cut off (something) by or as by cutting in this manner: to snip a rose.
verb (used without object), snipped, snip·ping.
to cut with small, quick strokes.
noun
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Origin of snip
1550–60; origin uncertain; compare Dutch, Low German snippen to snip, catch, clip
OTHER WORDS FROM snip
un·snipped, adjectiveWords nearby snip
snig, snigger, snigging chain, sniggle, sniglet, snip, snipe, snipefish, snipe fly, sniper, sniperscope
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British Dictionary definitions for snip
snip
/ (snɪp) /
verb snips, snipping or snipped
to cut or clip with a small quick stroke or a succession of small quick strokes, esp with scissors or shears
noun
interjection
(often reiterated) a representation of the sound of scissors or shears closing
See also snips
Word Origin for snip
C16: from Low German, Dutch snippen; related to Middle High German snipfen to snap the fingers
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