Snip (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), snipped, snip·ping.
  1. to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like.
  2. 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.
  1. to cut with small, quick strokes.
noun
  1. the act of snipping, as with scissors.
  2. a small cut made by snipping.
  3. a small piece snipped off.
  4. a small piece, bit, or amount of anything: a snip of food.
  5. a small or insignificant person.
  6. a presumptuous or impertinent person.
  7. small, strong hand shears used by sheet metal workers.
  8. a bargain.
verb snips, snipping or snipped
  1. to cut or clip with a small quick stroke or a succession of small quick strokes, esp with scissors or shears
noun
  1. the act of snipping
  2. the sound of scissors or shears closing
  3. a small piece of anything, esp one that has been snipped off
  4. a small cut made by snipping
  5. mainly British an informal word for bargain
  6. something easily done; cinch
  7. a small or insignificant person or thing, esp an irritating or insolent one
interjection
  1. a representation of the sound of scissors or shears closing
Snip (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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