adj
Uncommon
clipped
klihpt
Clipped (adj) means Cut short or trimmed neatly. Example: “The hedge had a neatly clipped, tidy shape.”
adj
1
Cut short or trimmed neatly.
"The hedge had a neatly clipped, tidy shape."
2
Spoken in short, distinct, and often curt words.
"His clipped tone made it clear he was annoyed."
How to use clipped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrimmed neatly, or (of speech) short and abrupt-sounding.
Common pairings
a clipped accent
clipped hedge
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What does “clipped” mean?
The word “clipped” means cut short or trimmed neatly. In plain terms, trimmed neatly, or (of speech) short and abrupt-sounding.
How do you pronounce “clipped”?
“Clipped” is pronounced klihpt (/klɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “clipped” in a sentence?
Here is “clipped” used in a sentence: “The hedge had a neatly clipped, tidy shape.”
What part of speech is “clipped”?
“Clipped” is an adjective.
Is “clipped” a common word?
“Clipped” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “clipped” have?
“Clipped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cut short or trimmed neatly.
