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Definition of snipe

snipe

  • partially smoke cigarette
    He desperately craved a cigarette so bad that he reached into the ash tray to pull out a snipe and lit it up with complete satisfaction of his small dose of much needed nicotine.

    Last edited on Nov 03 2004. Submitted by Kevin P. from Salem, MA, USA on Nov 03 2004.

noun

  • something successfully completed, often through luck. Also snipage.
    That shot was a real snipe!
    The way you scored that goal-- it was pure snipege.

    Last edited on May 18 2011. Submitted by Michelle M. from Indianapolis, IN, USA on Aug 31 2003.

  • int used when something good or fortunate happens.
    Snipe! We won the game!

    Last edited on Aug 31 2003. Submitted by Michelle M. from Indianapolis, IN, USA on Aug 31 2003.

verb

  • one who often wins or does well, sometimes through luck
    You always win at pool. You are such a sniper.

    Last edited on May 18 2011. Submitted by Michelle M. from Indianapolis, IN, USA on Aug 31 2003.

  • to succeed through luck.

    Last edited on May 18 2011. Submitted by Michelle M. from Indianapolis, IN, USA on Aug 31 2003.

  • to win, score, or do something well.
    I totally sniped that math test.

    Last edited on Aug 31 2003. Submitted by Michelle M. from Indianapolis, IN, USA on Aug 31 2003.

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