Snip

snip, v. t. [snipped (snipt), -ping.] To cut off, clip suddenly, or to cut off at once with shears sci ors; to nip. — n. A single cut, as with shears sci ors; a clip; a small shred; a bit cut off. — Snip's nap, n. A lively, tart dialogue. — a. Quick; brisk; short. — Snip'pet, n. A small piece or shred. Snip'pety, -I, a. Ridiculouslv small: insignificant. — Snip'per-snap'per, n. A small, insignificant fellow, Snipe, snip, n. A same bird of several species which frequents marshes and moist places, and has a long, straight, slender bill.