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snipper-snapper

Noun CEFR C2
ˈsnɪpəˌsnæpə

Definitions

A worthless or insignificant person.

colloquial, dated

Examples

“Why, I thought you liked it immensely : women generally do; but it shows your good sense⟳ not to want⟳ to be stared at and written up by a lot of snipper-snappers.”
“Let⟳ me find⟳ him once and I'll make⟳ him dance⟳. Oh, you snipper-snapper! I'll get⟳ the King's letter sent to your house indeed I will!”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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