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
  • The owner, knowing that his establishment is at capacity and taking into consideration the troublesome nobodies who are seeking entry, brusquely sends them away.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of nobody
Noun
  • Ferreira struggles a bit more to find the depth in her role; her character comes off as merely a cipher, a stand-in for an audience similarly positioned as outsiders.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Editor’s picks For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.
    Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 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
  • Its lightweight and easy to pack back up. $60 $45 at Amazon $60 $45 at BioLite Coleman's portable grill is also still on sale.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of lightweight
Noun
  • Health risks: Tiny insects, pesticide residue, or bacteria may remain on unwashed leaves, posing potential health concerns.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 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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