noun
sniping
SNEYE-pihng
Sniping (noun) means the act of shooting from a hidden position, or making repeated critical remarks. Example: “The sniping between the two politicians dominated the debate.”
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The act of shooting from a hidden position, or making repeated critical remarks.
"The sniping between the two politicians dominated the debate."
How to use sniping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShooting from cover — or trading sharp, critical comments.
Common pairings
constant sniping
political sniping
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Word forms
- Plural
- snipings
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Rhymes for sniping
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What does “sniping” mean?
The word “sniping” means the act of shooting from a hidden position, or making repeated critical remarks. In plain terms, shooting from cover — or trading sharp, critical comments.
How do you pronounce “sniping”?
“Sniping” is pronounced SNEYE-pihng (/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sniping” in a sentence?
Here is “sniping” used in a sentence: “The sniping between the two politicians dominated the debate.”
What part of speech is “sniping”?
“Sniping” is a noun.
