snipy

adjective

variants or snipey

ˈsnīpē,

-pi

1

a

: resembling a snipe's bill

b

of an animal : having a long lean narrow head or muzzle

2

: abounding in snipe

Word History

Etymology

snipe entry 1 + -y

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