Definition of Snippet

1. Noun. A small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off).

Exact synonyms: Snip, Snipping
Generic synonyms: Piece
Derivative terms: Snip, Snip, Snip

Definition of Snippet

1. n. A small part or piece.

Definition of Snippet

1. Noun. a tiny piece or part ¹

2. Noun. (computing) a textfile containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Snippet

1. a small piece snipped off [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Snippet

sniperscopes
snipes
snipier
snipiest
sniping
snipingly
snipings
snippack
snipped
snipper
snipper-snapper
snipper-snappers
snippers
snippersnapper
snippersnappers
snippet (current term)
snippetier
snippetiest
snippets
snippety
snippier
snippiest
snippily
snippiness
snipping
snippings
snippy
snips
snipy
snirt

Literary usage of Snippet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Philologica: Journal of Comparative Philology by Philological Society (Great Britain) (1922)
"snippet 'a small piece cut off, also a contemptuous term for a small person, cf. ... little snippet that hasn't any respect for anything" ... "snippet! ..."

2. The Crime by Richard Grelling (1918)
"But now the snippet comes to his aid. The relevant portfolio is opened, and—consider what is drawn ... No matter; a newspaper snippet has to l>e worked off. ..."

3. Computer Generated Check Fraud: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Domestic by U. S. Government Staff, United States, Congress, House (1997)
"... NCR's Check Fraud and snippet Capture Solution NCR and UV Smart: Loo king at Checks in a Different Light (as viewed under UV) TWO THOUSAND ..."

4. Computer Generated Check Fraud: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Domestic by U. S. Government Staff, United States, Congress, House (1997)
"... NCR's Check Fraud and snippet Capture Solution NCR and UV Smart: Loo king at Checks in a Different Light (as viewed under UV) TWO THOUSAND ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Snippet on Dictionary.com!Search for Snippet on Thesaurus.com!Search for Snippet on Google!Search for Snippet on Wikipedia!

Search