Definitions

1. noun

a short part of a longer piece of writing, music, or film, often shown or played to give an idea of what the whole thing is like

“The film trailer was just a snippet of the upcoming movie.”

2. verb

to take or cut a small piece from something

“She snipped the thread to fix the torn fabric.”

3. verb

to cut or clip (something) into a small piece, especially with scissors or a pair of clippers

“He snipped the end off the paperclip.”