sniper

English

/ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
  • Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.
  • One who shoots from a concealed position.
  • One who criticizes.
  • (ice hockey slang) A player who specializes in scoring goals.
  • A person or automated process set up by a person who or which attempts to win an online auction by placing a bid only seconds before the auction ends, leaving no time for other bidders to respond

Etymology

Suffix from English snipe (cigarette butt).

Origin

English

snipe

Gloss

cigarette butt

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