What does snipper-snapper mean?
Snipper-snapper means (colloquial, dated) A worthless or insignificant person..
Snipper-snapper
/ˈsnɪpəˌsnæpə/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial, dated) A worthless or insignificant person..
Example Sentences
Why, I thought you liked it immensely : women generally do; but it shows your good sense not to want to be stared at and written up by a lot of snipper-snappers.
Let me find him once and I'll make him dance. Oh, you snipper-snapper! I'll get the King's letter sent to your house indeed I will!
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Antonyms for snipper-snapper
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Word Forms
- snipper-snappers
Usage Notes
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Why, I thought you liked it immensely : women generally do; but it shows your good sense not to want to be stared at and written up by a lot of snipper-snappers.
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