Word Noun
snip
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsnɪp/ UK /snˈɪp/ snip
Definition
n.a small cut or a short piece of something. You often hear this word when people talk about cutting hair or trimming plants.
n.a small cut or a short piece of something, such as a lock of hair or a branch. Often used in the context of grooming or gardening.
Examples
“He took a small snip of the green leaves.”
“The barber gave her a quick snip to the back of her hair to make it look more modern.”
“A single snip of the wire was enough to disconnect the entire circuit, causing the machine to stop immediately.”
Etymology
From Dutch snippen (“to snip; shred”) or Low German snippen (“to snip; shred”), of imitative origin. Compare snap.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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