snip-snap

1 of 4

adverb

: in a snip-snap fashion : with a snip-snap

snip-snap

2 of 4

intransitive verb

1

: to indulge in snip-snap

2

: to make a snip-snap sound

snip-snap

3 of 4

noun

"

1

: a series of snips with shears

2

: clever quick repartee

snip-snap

4 of 4

adjective

: that is or makes a snip-snap : given to snip-snapping : snippy, snappish

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

snip entry 1 + snap

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