Pronunciation: /snɪp/
noun a small piece that has been cut off
A1 I need a snip to trim my hair.
A2 The tailor made a snip in the fabric to adjust the size.
B1 She gave the thread a quick snip with the scissors.
B2 The chef used a snip of fresh herbs to garnish the dish.
C1 The artist carefully made a snip in the paper to create a collage.
C2 The surgeon made a precise snip during the delicate procedure.
verb to cut something with scissors or shears
A1 The hairdresser will snip a little bit off the ends of your hair.
A2 I need to snip these coupons before going to the store.
B1 She carefully snipped the thread with a pair of scissors.
B2 The tailor will snip the fabric to the correct measurements before sewing.
C1 The chef expertly snipped fresh herbs to garnish the dish.
C2 The artist used tiny scissors to snip intricate designs out of paper.
formal The tailor carefully made a snip in the fabric to adjust the length of the dress.
informal I just need to snip off this tag before wearing the new shirt.
slang She snipped her ex-boyfriend out of all her social media photos.
figurative The CEO decided to snip unnecessary expenses to improve the company's financial health.
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