\ ˈsnik
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snicked; snicking; snicks
Definition of snick
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to perform a light cutting action
snick
noun (1)Definition of snick (Entry 2 of 4)
: a small cut : nick
snick
verb (2)
snicked; snicking; snicks
Definition of snick (Entry 3 of 4)
: click
snick
noun (2)Definition of snick (Entry 4 of 4)
: a slight often metallic sound : click
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“Snick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snick. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of snick was circa 1700
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