Definition

To make a sharp clicking sound or to create a small cut.

Example

The latch snicked open quietly as I pushed it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that sound when the door snicked shut?

Yeah, it was really loud!

I thought it might be broken, but it just snicked into place perfectly.

Good to know! At least it wasn't anything serious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small, sharp sound, often like a click, or a small cut made by a sharp object.

Example

I heard a snick as the knife sliced through the paper.

Conversation

Did you hear that snick when I opened the toolbox?

Yeah, I thought it was just the lid hitting the side.

No, it was the sound of the latch releasing, a tiny snick.

Definition

To make a small cut or to cut something with short strokes.

Example

She snicked the paper to create a clean edge.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just snicked off the excess paper from my project.

Oh nice! That makes it look much cleaner.

Yeah, I always try to snick away any rough edges.

Root Explanation

The word 'snick' originates from Middle English 'snikken', meaning to cut or to make a small incision. It is related to the Old Norse word 'snikja', which also means to cut or to notch. The word describes the action of making a small cut or incision.

Memory Tip

Think of making a small 'cut' or 'incision' — that's what 'snick' means.

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