snick Meaning & Definition
What Does Snick Mean?
As a verb, snick means To cut or snip. It can also mean To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection. As a noun, it means A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch. As a noun, it means A sharp clicking sound.
Quick Facts About Snick
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //snɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nick and notch |
| Plural | snicks |
| Verb forms | snicks, snicking, snicked |
Snick Definition (Verb)
- To cut or snip.
- To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.
Snick as a Noun
- A small deflection of the ball off the side of the bat; often carries to the wicketkeeper for a catch.
- A small cut or mark.
- A knot or irregularity in yarn.
Verb
- To make something click, to make a clicking noise.
Noun
- A sharp clicking sound.
Verb
- Alternative form of sneck
Verb
- To latch, to lock.
- To cut.
Synonyms of Snick
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Snick in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
snick (third-person singular simple present snicks, present participle snicking, simple past and past participle snicked)
snick (plural snicks)
Words That Rhyme With Snick
Origin of Snick
Origin 1: Probably from snick or snee.
Origin 2: Imitative.
Snick Pronunciation
Snick is pronounced //snɪk// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Snick
Is snick a verb or a noun?
Snick is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for snick?
You can replace snick with words such as nick and notch. See the full list of snick synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of snick?
The plural of snick is snicks.
What is the past tense of snick?
The past tense of snick is snicked. The present participle is snicking.