What does SNICK mean?

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to cut or snap sharply and quickly; to catch or lock with a snick sound; to hit a ball with a slight, glancing blow
• noun: a sharp, quick cut or snap; a catch or lock made with a snick sound; a slight, glancing blow in sports

Pronunciations:

• US: /snɪk/
• UK: /snɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "snick" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German word "snicken," meaning "to cut." It has been used in English to describe the sound of a sharp cut or snap since the 17th century. The verb form of "snick" is commonly used in sports such as cricket and pool to describe hitting the ball with a slight, glancing blow. The noun form is used to describe the sound of a catch or lock made with a snick sound.

Synonyms: cut, snap, click, catch, lock, hit, strike, graze

Related Words: slice, crack, chop, snap, swipe

Example Sentences:

• He snicked his finger with the scissors.
• The door snicked shut behind her.
• The cricket ball snicked the edge of the bat.
• She gave the pool ball a snick with the cue stick.
• He caught the fish with a snick of the line.