Snip

/snɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small cut or clipping.

After a quick snip, the paper was neatly divided.

A brief excerpt or section of something, especially media or text.

I watched a snip of the interview before deciding to stream the whole thing.

verb

To cut something with scissors or a similar implement.

She decided to snip the loose threads from her sweater.

To remove or separate something by cutting.

He used a pair of shears to snip the hedges into shape.

Middle English, from an unknown origin.

snip the budget

To reduce expenses.

snip it out

To remove something unnecessary.

snip and save

To cut coupons or discounts.

scissors

A tool used for cutting.

trimming

To reduce the size or length of something by cutting.

clip

To cut off a small piece.

To obtain something quickly or easily.

He managed to snip some extra time off his project deadline.

To steal.

Don't snip my idea without giving me credit!