\ 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip-on. Accessed 5 Aug. 2021.
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clip-on
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English 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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