snick

1 of 2

verb (1)

snicked; snicking; snicks

transitive verb

1
archaic : to cut through
2
: to cut slightly

intransitive verb

: to perform a light cutting action

snick

2 of 2

verb (2)

snicked; snicking; snicks
: click

Examples of snick in a Sentence

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As is oh-so vitally important with all of these Kickstarter tools, the disc makes a smooth, satisfying snicking sound as its moves. Ben Coxworth may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025 The smart money is on snicking through a metal shift gate while reveling in the Ferrari experience, whatever the speed. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

probably from obsolete snick or snee to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting — more at snickersnee

Verb (2)

imitative

First Known Use

Verb (1)

circa 1700, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snick was circa 1700

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“Snick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snick. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

snick

1 of 2 verb
: to make or cause to make a snick

snick

2 of 2 noun
: a slight often metallic sound : click
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