How Do You Spell SNIP?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪp] (IPA)

The word "snip" is a four-letter word that is pronounced as /snɪp/. The first sound (/s/) refers to an unvoiced alveolar hissing sound, followed by a nasal sound (/n/) produced by resonance in the nasal cavity. The vowel sound (/ɪ/) is a short and tense vowel sound, followed by a voiceless bilabial plosive (/p/). The spelling of the word "snip" is straightforward, with each letter representing a unique sound in the English language. This word is commonly used to describe a small piece of something that has been cut or trimmed.

SNIP Meaning and Definition

  1. Snip is a versatile verb and noun with multiple meanings. As a verb, it commonly refers to the act of cutting or trimming something, typically with scissors or shears. This action involves severing or removing a small piece or part of an object. For instance, one might snip a length of string, hair, or a plant stem. Snipping can also pertain to the process of reducing or curtailing, often used in phrases such as "to snip expenses" or "to snip someone's authority."

    As a noun, snip refers to the small piece or part that has been cut or clipped off. It can also describe the sound made when something is cut with a quick, sharp motion. Additionally, snip can colloquially refer to a good deal or bargain, particularly when purchasing something for a relatively low price.

    Outside of the literal and colloquial usage, snip has another figurative meaning in the realm of technology. In computing, it can refer to the action of capturing or extracting a portion of digital content, such as a screenshot or a snippet of code.

    Overall, snip as a verb and noun encompasses the concepts of cutting, trimming, curtailing, removing, bargains, and capturing, depending on the context in which it is used.

  2. • To cut off at once, as with scissors; to clip; to cut into small pieces.
    • A single cut; a bit cut off; a small shred.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SNIP

Etymology of SNIP

The word "snip" originated in Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word "snippa", meaning to cut off or clip. It is closely related to the Old High German word "snippa" and the Middle Dutch word "sni(p)pe", all of which have the same meaning. Over time, the word "snip" has been widely used as a verb to describe the act of cutting or trimming something quickly and decisively, as well as a noun referring to a small or quick cut.

Idioms with the word SNIP

  • snip sth off (of) sth The idiom "snip sth off (of) sth" means to cut or remove a small piece or portion from something, typically using scissors or a similar tool. It can be used both literally and figuratively.

Similar spelling words for SNIP

  • CENP-E,
  • AN-SNAP,
  • SWONAP,
  • SUNYPPAA,
  • CENP-A,
  • Cenobia,
  • SNOPP,
  • SENEB,
  • SAANB,
  • Zenobia,
  • sinope,
  • SINB,
  • Snape,
  • CINBE,
  • snoopy,
  • A-SNAPP,
  • SNIPA,
  • snoopier,
  • snub,
  • cyanopia,
  • CENP,
  • WSNP,
  • CINUP,
  • SNAP23,
  • ZAINABU,
  • SEENAPB,
  • snappy,
  • CENPA,
  • SNUAB,
  • Sannop,
  • SNAP-10,
  • WSNB,
  • SN4P,
  • snoop,
  • CIENPIE,
  • SANOP,
  • SNOHB,
  • SNaP-IT,
  • SSNPP,
  • SUNYAB,
  • SNBB,
  • SNAP-PE,
  • CIINB,
  • SNAP-23,
  • SINPO,
  • snubbier,
  • ZONAB,
  • SSNNP,
  • Sneap,
  • MS-SNUPE,
  • sannup,
  • SUNPA,
  • XNB,
  • SSNIP,
  • snoep,
  • CENAP,
  • CENPE,
  • SNOPEA,
  • SNHYB,
  • SYNB,
  • ZNB,
  • SNAP-II,
  • SNNP,
  • snubby,
  • sonobuoy,
  • SGNHP,
  • CINPP,
  • SNHBA,
  • ZIONP,
  • SSNB,
  • HZNP,
  • snap-ins,
  • SNYAB,
  • SANPW,
  • sni-snap,
  • CENAPA,
  • SNUPE,
  • SiNP,
  • snobby,
  • Sunbow,
  • SNAPEI,
  • SENPI,
  • ZNNP,
  • PSNBA,
  • sign up,
  • SNEAPA,
  • SNIOP,
  • HMW-ZnAP,
  • synop.,
  • snap!,
  • snype,
  • Sneb,
  • SANHP,
  • ZZNHP,
  • snap-on,
  • SNAPPI,
  • SNPB,
  • HSNB,
  • SUNP,
  • sunup,
  • xinbei,
  • SNBHW,
  • sunpu,
  • SJNB,
  • SNHB,
  • PSNHP,
  • XNP,
  • CZNP,
  • zeynab,
  • SANIP,
  • SONAB,
  • XYNB,
  • SNOBU,
  • Snypy,
  • 62sna00b,
  • SNWP,
  • snubbe,
  • HSNP,
  • SNEPP,
  • SNPBAH,
  • snap,
  • snappier,
  • LLC/SNAP,
  • SNUBI,
  • SNNAP,
  • SANPPA,
  • SANP,
  • ZNBA,
  • Sinapi,
  • CENP-B,
  • ZNPP/H,
  • SANB,
  • SNUEP,
  • SNB,
  • Zaynab,
  • Synepy,
  • CZNB,
  • SNHP,
  • SNPU,
  • SEANAP,
  • ZNPP,
  • cenpi,
  • "Zenobia,
  • zeinab,
  • SANPB,
  • SNOBB,
  • snipe,
  • CINBA,
  • Snib,
  • CINB,
  • signup,
  • SNUP,
  • Zainab,
  • SNAP-R,
  • ZNP,
  • SNEPI,
  • zenbei,
  • CENAB,
  • snob,
  • SNPO-N,
  • SNPPA,
  • SNPAA,
  • Zineb,
  • SNJB,
  • SNBO,
  • un-snap,
  • snippier,
  • SINPY,
  • ZINB,
  • snipier,
  • CENEAP,
  • seonbi,
  • CINEP,
  • SIGNB,
  • SYONPO,
  • xGnP,
  • SYNAP,
  • SNPW,
  • SINPA,
  • SNAIP,
  • SUNB,
  • SNNEB,
  • SUNYB,
  • HSSNPI,
  • SNPA,
  • snuppy,
  • SJNEP,
  • CINP,
  • CENPO,
  • SNPP,
  • SYNP,
  • snap-fit,
  • SNPE,
  • SNNB,
  • SNP(s),
  • CENP-C,
  • SYNEP,
  • SNHPA,
  • SONAP,
  • SUNPP,
  • PSNB,
  • sinopie,
  • sinop,
  • snobbier,
  • snowbow,
  • SSNAP,
  • snap-in,
  • PSNP,
  • zeynep,
  • SNYB,
  • SNAPA,
  • SENNAPE,
  • SNBW,
  • sunobe,
  • SANAB,
  • SINAP,
  • SENAPI,
  • CINEB,
  • SONP,
  • SONHP,
  • SSINAP,
  • SANEP,
  • SNWIB,
  • ZNPP-IX,
  • SNBH,
  • SJNP,
  • CZNPE,
  • SNBA,
  • sunapee,
  • SNBI,
  • P&SNP,
  • CENIPA,
  • SWNP,
  • cenepa,
  • SNPI,
  • Sinepi,
  • SGNP,
  • SNOP,
  • cenoby,
  • SNHHP,
  • SNHPO,
  • CENIAP,
  • SNAAP,
  • Cenobie,
  • SENB,
  • SONB,
  • SNEIP,
  • PSNAP,
  • SNAP25,
  • SINAB,
  • sanbo,
  • HSINP,
  • CINHP,
  • sewnup,
  • CENPB,
  • Zenobie,
  • SGNB,
  • sonnyboy,
  • snipp,
  • SNP,
  • WZNB,
  • SSNP,
  • SUNPOO,
  • CENP-F,
  • SNUPI,
  • CINAP,
  • SINPIA,
  • SNPY,
  • Sawneb,
  • SNBU,
  • CEENBO,
  • SNPO,
  • CENEPP,
  • sinopia,
  • SNAP-25,
  • CENB,
  • snippy,
  • SNBE,
  • HZNB,
  • ZNEB,
  • SNUBA,
  • SNAPI,
  • Snipy,
  • xianbei,
  • SANAP,
  • SNPPH,
  • SNIAP,
  • SANBI,
  • SONOPP,
  • SNYP,
  • snebbe,
  • SNEP,
  • SINHB,
  • SYNOP,
  • SENP,
  • CENEP,
  • CINPA,
  • snabby,
  • SINBA,
  • SANPA,
  • SNAB,
  • CENBIO,
  • senopia,
  • SNIPI,
  • Zenobio,
  • SNAPP,
  • seneweb,
  • SNAP1,
  • SNAHP,
  • SENPA,
  • SNUBH,
  • senpai.

Plural form of SNIP is SNIPS

Conjugate verb Snip

CONDITIONAL

I would snip
you would snip
he/she/it would snip
we would snip
they would snip

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be snipping
you would be snipping
he/she/it would be snipping
we would be snipping
they would be snipping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snip
you would have snip
he/she/it would have snip
we would have snip
they would have snip

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been snipping
you would have been snipping
he/she/it would have been snipping
we would have been snipping
they would have been snipping

FUTURE

I will snip
you will snip
he/she/it will snip
we will snip
they will snip

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be snipping
you will be snipping
he/she/it will be snipping
we will be snipping
they will be snipping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snipped
you will have snipped
he/she/it will have snipped
we will have snipped
they will have snipped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been snipping
you will have been snipping
he/she/it will have been snipping
we will have been snipping
they will have been snipping

IMPERATIVE

you snip
we let´s snip

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snip

PAST

I snipped
you snipped
he/she/it snipped
we snipped
they snipped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was snipping
you were snipping
he/she/it was snipping
we were snipping
they were snipping

PAST PARTICIPLE

snipped

PAST PERFECT

I had snipped
you had snipped
he/she/it had snipped
we had snipped
they had snipped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been snipping
you had been snipping
he/she/it had been snipping
we had been snipping
they had been snipping

PRESENT

I snip
you snip
he/she/it snips
we snip
they snip

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am snipping
you are snipping
he/she/it is snipping
we are snipping
they are snipping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

snipping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have snipped
you have snipped
he/she/it has snipped
we have snipped
they have snipped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been snipping
you have been snipping
he/she/it has been snipping
we have been snipping
they have been snipping
I would have snipped
we would have snipped
you would have snipped
he/she/it would have snipped
they would have snipped