snippersnapper

noun

ˈsni-pər-ˌsna-pər How to pronounce snippersnapper (audio)
Definition of snippersnappernext
as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence an old hand who regards these kids right out of business school as a bunch of snippersnappers who don't know beans

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  1. nobody
  2. cipher
  3. dwarf
  4. lightweight
  5. insect
  6. shrimp
Noun
  • Kelce needn’t demonstrate expertise, and neither does the panel of celebrity-class obscurities: Nicole Byer, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ron Funches, Lala Kent, and Sophia Stallone, who each recall schoolroom nobodies.
    Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of nobody
Noun
  • In addition to the letters, the last of which arrived in 1974, the Zodiac sent out four ciphers that would supposedly reveal his identity.
    Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Some sleuths alleged that one of the Zodiac's ciphers contained a reference to Bevilacqua, but Italian police reportedly closed their investigation into Bevilacqua in 2021.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of cipher
Noun
  • Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.
    Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
Definition of dwarf
Noun
  • Even more so than his loss was his ability to hang with one of the best lightweights in the game.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Max Holloway’s Plans Holloway said his plan is to compete as a lightweight in the summer of 2025.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of lightweight
Noun
  • Doing this will help remove any residue left behind on your earbuds from hair products, sunscreen, or insect repellant.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
  • An article posted on the Whole Dog Journal website recommended using non-toxic bee and insect repellent to reduce the amount of bugs flying around that could trigger your dog.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of insect
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
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