Snipes Meaning in English
word · lemma: snipe
ˈsnaɪps
SNYPES
snˈaɪps
SNYPES
Definition
Plural of 'snipe': small wading birds with long bills, often found in marshy areas. Also, 'snipes' can mean quick, sarcastic comments or criticisms.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, usually refers to birds in nature contexts. In informal English, 'snipes' means brief, cutting remarks or criticisms. Not to be confused with the verb 'to snipe' (to shoot from hiding or bid at the last second online).
Spanish: agachonas (ave) - comentarios sarcásticosPortuguese (BR): narcejas (ave) - críticas sarcásticasPortuguese (PT): narcejas (ave) - comentários sarcásticosChinese (Simplified): 鹬鸟 - 冷嘲热讽的评论Chinese (Traditional): 鷸鳥 - 冷嘲熱諷的評論Hindi: स्नाइप्स (पक्षी) - ताना मारने वाली टिप्पणियाँArabic: طيور القنص (طائر) - تعليقات ساخرةBengali: চখাচখি - তাকানো কটুক্তি (কখনও কৌতুকপূর্ণ মন্তব্য)Russian: гаршнепы - колкие замечанияJapanese: タシギ類 - 皮肉な発言Vietnamese: chim dẽ giun - lời châm chọcKorean: çulluklar - alaycı sözlerTurkish: çulluklar - iğneleyici sözlerUrdu: صفحانی پرندے (چک مارنے والے) - طنزیہ تبصرےIndonesian: burung cenayan - sindiran
Example Sentences
We saw three snipes by the river yesterday.
basic
The wetland is home to many snipes.
basic
Those snipes are difficult to spot because they hide in the grass.
basic
Her constant snipes during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
natural
Ignore his little snipes—he's just in a bad mood.
natural
The siblings traded playful snipes throughout dinner.
natural