Pronunciation: /snɪk/
noun a small cut or notch
A1 I heard a snick as the door closed behind me.
A2 The snick of the lock turning echoed through the hallway.
B1 She recognized the snick of the lighter and knew he was smoking again.
B2 The snick of the scissors cutting through the paper was satisfying.
C1 The snick of the rifle being loaded filled the room with tension.
C2 The subtle snick of the watch closing signaled the end of the meeting.
verb to make a sharp clicking sound
A1 He snicked the lock open with a bobby pin.
A2 She snicked her fingers while trying to cut the vegetables.
B1 The mechanic snicked the wire to fix the electrical issue.
B2 The chef snicked the herbs finely for the garnish.
C1 The expert snicked the rope with precision to secure the load.
C2 The artist snicked the canvas with a sharp tool to create texture in the painting.
formal The snick of the lock indicated that the door was securely closed.
informal I heard a snick coming from the kitchen, so I think someone is in there.
slang I love the snick sound my phone makes when I get a notification.
figurative The snick of the scissors cutting through paper was oddly satisfying.
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