Clipped Meaning in English
word · lemma: clip
/ˈkɫɪpt/
klipt
/klˈɪpt/
klipt
Definition
Shortened by cutting or trimming, or speaking in a quick, clear, and sometimes harsh way. Also describes something cut out or removed.
Usage & Nuances
'Clipped' often describes speech that is short and quick, sometimes sounding unfriendly. It also refers to things made shorter by cutting, like 'clipped hair.' Common with 'clipped tone,' 'clipped response.' Don't confuse with 'clipped' as in 'attached with a clip'—context is key.
Spanish: recortado - cortado - truncadoPortuguese (BR): cortado - aparado - recortadoPortuguese (PT): cortado - aparado - recortadoChinese (Simplified): 剪短的 - 被修剪的Chinese (Traditional): 剪短的 - 被修剪的Hindi: कटा हुआ - छँटा हुआArabic: مُقَصوص - مُقَطَّعBengali: কাটা - ছোট করাRussian: обрезанный - подстриженныйJapanese: 切り取られた - クリップされたVietnamese: được cắt - bị cắt ngắnKorean: 잘린 - 다듬어진Turkish: kırpılmış - kesilmişUrdu: کٹا ہوا - تراشیدہIndonesian: dipotong - dipangkas
Example Sentences
The bushes are neatly clipped.
basic
He gave me a clipped answer.
basic
She has clipped hair.
basic
"Yes," he said in a clipped tone.
natural
Most of the video was clipped to fit the time limit.
natural
Her speech sounded oddly clipped, like she was in a hurry.
natural