I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: snip (I) + snap
: in a snip-snap fashion : with a snip-snap
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
1. : to indulge in snip-snap
2. : to make a snip-snap sound
III. noun
1. : a series of snips with shears
2. : clever quick repartee
IV. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
: that is or makes a snip-snap : given to snip-snapping : snippy , snappish