Snips

/snɪps/ noun verb

The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.

What it means

  1. (noun) The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.
  2. (noun) A single cut with scissors, clippers, or similar tool.
  3. (noun) Something acquired for a low price; a bargain. “That wholesale lot on eBay was a snip at $10”
  4. (noun) A small amount of something; a pinch.
  5. (noun) (definite, the snip) A vasectomy.
  6. (noun) A small or weak person, especially a young one.
  7. (noun) An impertinent or mischievous person.
  8. (noun) A share or portion; a snack.
  9. (noun) A tailor.
  10. (verb) To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors. “I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.”
  11. (verb) To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
  12. (verb) To break off; to snatch away.

Letter analysis

  • Snips contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Snips mean?

The act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something.

What are the anagrams of Snips?

Valid anagrams: spins.

How many letters are in Snips?

Snips has 5 letters.

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