What is another word for snick?
Pronunciation: [snˈɪk] (IPA) 
Snick is a lesser-known word, typically used in British English, that means to cut or nick something quickly and shallowly. Its synonyms include slice, cut, snip, and clip. Slice describes cutting through something with a sharp knife or blade. Cut can be used interchangeably with slice, but can also refer to a broader range of actions, such as severing something. Snip often refers to cutting something thin or small with a pair of scissors. Clip typically means trimming or cutting away a small part of something. These synonyms can all be used to describe the action of snicking something but offer slight variations to the meaning.
