What does snipe mean?

vi. to secretly attack or criticize someone; to make harsh criticisms; n. a type of bird with a long, thin beak that lives near water

snipe - Meaning, Definition & Examples

intransitive verb

R

to secretly attack or criticize someone

The soldiers had to be careful because there were snipers sniping at them from the hills.

R

to make harsh criticisms

I don't like the way he keeps sniping at me behind my back.

noun

R

a type of bird with a long, thin beak that lives near water

We saw a snipe while we were walking near the marsh.

to secretly attack or criticize someone; to make harsh criticisms

a type of bird with a long, thin beak that lives near water

3rd Present snipes

Past sniped

Perfect sniped

Progressive sniping

Plural snipes