Clipping
/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small piece that has been cut off from something larger.
I found a clipping of a newspaper article in an old book.
An excerpt or a portion taken from a larger text.
She saved a clipping from the magazine that featured her interview.
A shortened form of a word or phrase, created by removing one or more syllables.
The term 'advert' is a clipping of the longer word 'advertisement.'
verb
To cut off or remove a part of something.
He was clipping the hedges to make the garden look tidy.
To create a shorter version of a word or phrase.
In casual speech, people often clip words for convenience.
Etymology
From clipping, the gerund of clip, meaning to cut off or shorten.
Common Phrases and Expressions
news clipping
An article or excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine.
hair clipping
Pieces of hair that have been cut off during a haircut.
clipping service
A service that collects newspaper articles and other published items for clients.
Related Words
clip
To cut something.
excerpt
A passage or segment taken from a longer work.
morsel
A small piece of food or information.
Slang Meanings
To clip or cut a deal.
They managed to clip a deal for a lower price.
Clipping the ticket.
He was just clipping the ticket by attending meetings without participating.