snippet
/ˈsnɪpɪt/noun★Intermediate
informal
A small piece or brief extract, typically taken from a larger whole.
She shared a snippet of her new song on social media.
He posted a snippet from the upcoming movie trailer.
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Often used in digital contexts to refer to short clips or excerpts.
Collocations
a snippet ofA small part or example of something larger.share a snippetTo post or distribute a small part of something.
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Digital Usage
In tech contexts, 'snippet' often refers to code fragments or media clips.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'snippen' (to cut), likely from Old Norse 'snippa' (to cut off).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in digital media to describe short video or audio clips.
English Dictionary