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- [snip]
- /snɪp/
- /snɪp/
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- [snip]
- /snɪp/
Definitions of snipped word
- verb with object snipped to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like. 1
- verb with object snipped to remove or cut off (something) by or as by cutting in this manner: to snip a rose. 1
- verb without object snipped to cut with small, quick strokes. 1
- noun snipped the act of snipping, as with scissors. 1
- noun snipped a small cut made by snipping. 1
- noun snipped a small piece snipped off. 1
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Origin of snipped
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; origin uncertain; compare Dutch, Low German snippen to snip, catch, clip
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Parts of speech for Snipped
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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snipped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
snipped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snipped
noun snipped
verb snipped
- chined — Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; used in composition.
- hackled — Simple past tense and past participle of hackle.
- lopped — to let hang or droop: He lopped his arms at his sides in utter exhaustion.
- nipped — to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite.
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