snick

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /snɪk/

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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. (transitive) To cut or snip.
   • 1966, John Fowles, The Magus:

     I reached out and snicked a white thread that hung from her sleeve.

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
2. A small cut or mark.
3. A knot or irregularity in yarn.

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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)

Etymology 3

Verb

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

1. Alternative form of sneck

Anagrams

• Nicks, nicks, scink