Definition of «snipe»

The term "snipe" can refer to a type of bird, specifically a shorebird in the family Scolopacidae. However, it is more commonly used as a verb to describe an action or behavior. In this context, to snipe means to make a sudden and unexpected attack on someone or something, often with harsh criticism or negative comments. It can also refer to shooting game birds such as snipes, which are small wading birds found in wetlands around the world.

Usage examples

I like to go snipe hunting in the woods with my friends.
The sniper was able to snipe several enemy soldiers without being detected.
The politician avoided answering direct questions and instead chose to snipe at his opponents' policies.
The angry customer took to social media to snipe at the company's poor customer service.
The kids enjoyed playing snipe-the-flag game, where they had to find and capture hidden flags in the backyard.

Sentences with «snipe»

Not even wartime and daily national tragedy is enough to keep these politicians from sniping at one another so viciously that it makes the most heated modern exchanges feel like a legislative love - in. (npr.org)
-LSB-...] spawned a lot of sniping from both sides, as the issue of self vs. traditional seems to always do. (jimchines.com)
There have been superhero movies starring African Americans, such as Wesley Snipes in the «Blade» films and Will Smith in «Hancock,» but «Black Panther,» in particular, is tapping into pent - up demand. (latimes.com)
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Definition of «snipe»

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