snick

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /snɪk/

Etymology 1

Probably from snick or snee.

Verb

snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. To cut or snip
2. (cricket) to hit the ball with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection

Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. (cricket) a small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch

Etymology 2

Imitative.

Verb

snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)

1. to make something click, to make a clicking noise

Noun

snick (plural snicks)

1. a sharp clicking sound

   • 1893: Then it grew louder, and suddenly there came from the window a sharp metallic snick. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Naval Treaty’ (Norton 2005, p.698)

Anagrams

• nicks