snip

Snip is a term for a small piece cut from a larger object, or a short excerpt selected from a longer text, speech, image, or recording. As a verb, to snip means to trim or cut off with small scissors or shears; as a noun, a snip is the resulting piece or a brief excerpt. The word is often used in editing, journalism, and digital media to indicate a concise portion of content.

Origins: The term derives from the act of snipping, meaning to cut with scissors or a similar tool. Although usage varies by domain, the core idea is a momentary, minimal cut or selection rather than a large portion.

Digital usage: In computing and media, "snip" commonly refers to a short captured piece of content, such as a screen snip (a screenshot), a small audio or video clip, or a code snippet truncated for demonstration. The related noun "snippet" is widely used to describe compact pieces of text, code, or archived data; "snip" is used informally as a shorthand in user interfaces and documentation.

See also: Snippet, excerpt, clipping, screenshot, screen capture.