IPA: /snɪp/
KK: /snɪp/
To cut something quickly and with small strokes.
She decided to snip the ends of her hair to make it look neater.
Past: snipped
Past Participle: snipped
A small piece that has been cut off, often with scissors or shears, or a brief sound made when cutting.
She used a snip of paper to jot down her notes.
To cut something quickly and cleanly using scissors or a similar tool.
She decided to snip the loose thread from her dress.
Past: snipped
Past Participle: snipped
Snip originates from Middle English 'snippen', meaning to cut off or to clip. The word describes the action of cutting something quickly or sharply.
Think of the quick action of 'cutting off' — that's what snip means.