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\ ˈklip-ˌȯn 
, -ˌän \
, -ˌän \Definition of clip-on
: attached with a clip
a clip-on tie clip-on earrings
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clip-on
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of clip-on
: attached to something with a clip
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The first known use of clip-on was in 1909
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