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snip

1. snip \'snip\ n [fr. or akin to D&LG snip] 1a: a small piece that is 
   snipped off; also : FRAGMENT, BI T 1b: a cut or notch made by snipping  1c: 
   an act or sound of snipping  2: a presumptuous or impertinent person : MINX 
2. snip vb or snipped;  or snip.ping : to cut or cut off with or as if with 
   shears or scissors; specif :: to clip suddenly or by bits : to make a short 
   quick cut with or as if with shears or scissors  - snipper n