snip
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈsnɪp// UK //snˈɪp// snip
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.
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.
From Dutch snippen (“to snip; shred”) or Low German snippen (“to snip; shred”), of imitative origin. Compare snap.