snip

verb
UK: /snɪp/
US: /snɪp/

  1. To cut something quickly with scissors or shears.

    1. I will snip the thread.
    2. She used scissors to snip off the loose ends of the yarn before weaving.

  2. To remove or reduce something quickly and decisively.

    1. The editor had to snip some parts.
    2. The company decided to snip its budget to reduce overall expenditures this year.

Synonyms

cut piece fragment clip bit nip dock
snip noun

  1. A small cut made with scissors or shears.

    1. Just a little snip will do.
    2. He gave the plant a snip to encourage new growth in the garden.

  2. A small piece that has been cut off.

    1. I found a snip of paper.
    2. She collected the snips of fabric after finishing her sewing project yesterday.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snip" in English means: To cut something quickly with scissors or shears., To remove or reduce something quickly and decisively..

The phonetic transcription of "snip" is /snɪp/ in British English and /snɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snip": cut, piece, fragment, clip, bit, nip, dock.

Example usage of "snip": "I will snip the thread.". More examples on the page.