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noun

snippet

Snippet (noun) means a small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.

noun
1
A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.
2
A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.
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Etymology

From snip + -et. Compare snippock.

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What is the meaning of snippet?

"snippet" (noun) means a small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.

What are the different meanings of snippet?

"snippet" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample; 2. A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.

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