What is the definition of snick?

1 archaic : to cut through. 2 : to cut slightly. intransitive verb. : to perform a light cutting action. snick.
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What is Snick and Snee?

(intransitive, obsolete) To cut or thrust while fighting with a knife; to use a knife as a weapon.
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What does snick mean in cricket?

snick - a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat.
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Is snick a Scrabble word?

Yes, snick is in the scrabble dictionary.
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What is the meaning of snick out?

Definitions of sneak out. verb. leave furtively and stealthily. synonyms: slip away, sneak away, sneak off, steal away. type of: go away, go forth, leave.
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What is the meaning of the word SNICK?



What's another word for sneaking out?

In this page you can discover 4 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for sneak-out, like: steal-away, sneak-away, sneak-off and slip away.
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How do you use Snickersnee in a sentence?

Snickersnee may be used as a noun or as a verb meaning "to fight with a snickersnee": "Smedley discovered quickly that he could not snickersnee the rapidly approaching grizzly bear."
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Is Snickersnee a word?

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.
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What is a Snickersnee used for?

Snickersnee definition

A knife resembling a sword. (rare) A large knife, designed for use as a thrusting and cutting weapon.
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What is a Cattywampus?

Definition - askew, awry, kitty-corner. Cattywampus is a variant of catawampus, another example of grand 19th century American slang. In addition to “askew” catawampus may refer to “an imaginary fierce wild animal,” or may mean “savage, destructive.”
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How do you spell Taradiddle?

“Taradiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taradiddle.
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What is a Gubbins?

Definition of gubbins

1 dialectal, British : fish parings or refuse broadly : any bits and pieces : scraps. 2 British : gadgets, gadgetry the gubbins for changing a tire all the navigational gubbins— J. L. Rhys. 3 British : a foolish or futile person : simpleton you silly gubbins.
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What is a perspicacious person?

having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning: to exhibit perspicacious judgment.
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What is snicker snack?

An onomatopoeia of unclear meaning, possibly referring to sharpness, or the sound of a blade cutting through something.
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What is the origin of the word Snollygoster?

'Snollygoster', a word for "an unprincipled but shrewd person," might derive from the word 'snallygaster', which is used to describe a mythical creature from rural Maryland that is half reptile and half bird.
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How do you know if your parents are sleeping?

If you want to check if your parents are asleep, try to creep up next to their bedroom and listen for heavy breathing or snoring. Don't try to sneak out right as your parents go to bed since they probably haven't fallen asleep yet.
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How do you gain your parents trust back after sneaking out?

Tips to Regain Trust
  1. Plan your conversations strategically. ...
  2. Make your intentions clear. ...
  3. Admit you made a mistake and want to work to regain your parents' trust. ...
  4. Work together with your parents to come up with a strategy you both agree on to regain trust. ...
  5. Demonstrate responsibility to earn back privileges.
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How do I stop my child from sneaking out?

If you're worried about your child sneaking out at night, here are some tips on how you can protect them.
  1. Set an alarm. ...
  2. Noisemakers. ...
  3. Motion sensor lights. ...
  4. Alarm code. ...
  5. Don't make it easy. ...
  6. Security Screens. ...
  7. Watch for signs. ...
  8. Wait outside the window.
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What is the opposite of sneak?

Opposite of to move stealthily or furtively. appear. confront.
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What's it called when you sneak into a country?

A. Infiltrator. Sniper. Invader.
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What's the weirdest word in the English language?

Here are the 12 weirdest words in English:
  • Vex.
  • Bequeath.
  • Mixology.
  • Flub.
  • [
  • Bibble.
  • Kakorrhaphiophobia.
  • Berserk.
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What is the weirdest word in the dictionary?

1. Bumfuzzle. This is a simple term that refers to being confused, perplexed, or flustered or to cause confusion. You've probably heard your grandma or grandpa use this phrase, especially if they are from the East Coast or below the Mason-Dixon Line.
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What does Abibliophobia mean?

Noun. abibliophobia (uncountable) (humorous) Fear of running out of things to read.
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