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Synonyms for snippet

Grammar : Noun
Spell : snip-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsnɪp ɪt

Définition of snippet

Origin :
  • 1660s, from snip (n.) + diminutive suffix -et.
  • noun particle
Example sentences :
  • "Snippet" was not in his dictionary, but he didn't like the sound of it.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "I dare say Snippet has put it out of place," said big brother James.
  • Extract from : « Little Grandmother » by Sophie May
  • This was a mixture of picture-puns and broken words, after the fashion of the dreary puzzles still published in snippet weeklies.
  • Extract from : « Children's Books and Their Illustrators » by Gleeson White
  • She would have taken for granted that the pair wished to be alone together, though she would have regarded this only as a snippet.
  • Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
  • The same scans are indexed by Google Books, but only accessible as snippet view.
  • Extract from : « Adventures in the Philippine Islands » by Paul P. de La Gironire
  • Mischief, when his legs can trip it When his arms are pliant still Is so lovable a snippet That he's sure of your good will!
  • Extract from : « Such is Life » by Frank Wedekind
  • "Well, that Shirley snippet certainly isn't that," said Mrs. William sarcastically.
  • Extract from : « Chronicles of Avonlea » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Antonyms for snippet

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