Snip: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to 'snip,' refers to making small, quick cuts.

• The hairdresser snipped a bit off her bangs
• He snipped the price tag off the new shirt

Often used when referring to trimming or cutting a small part off something quickly, also used in the context of attaching items together with a clip.

• He clipped a coupon out of the newspaper
• She used a paperclip to clip the documents together

Used for making something tidy by cutting away irregular parts, often used for hair, plants, or lawns.

• She went to the salon to get her hair trimmed
• He spent the afternoon trimming the hedge

A general term for making an incision or dividing something. Can be negative if referring to physical harm.

• She cut the cake into slices
• He accidentally cut his finger while chopping vegetables