snick
1 of 4verb (1)
ˈsnik 
snicked; snicking; snicks
transitive verb
1
archaic : to cut through
2
: to cut slightly
intransitive verb
: to perform a light cutting action
snick
2 of 4noun (1)
: a small cut : nick
snick
3 of 4verb (2)
snicked; snicking; snicks
: click
snick
4 of 4noun (2)
: a slight often metallic sound : click
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from obsolete snick or snee to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting — more at snickersnee
Verb (2)
imitative
First Known Use
Verb (1)
circa 1700, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun (1)
circa 1775, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
1828, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
circa 1886, in the meaning defined above