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snipper-snapper

snipper-snapper

9.9
A person, often young, who gossips and says rude things about others
  • noun
  • Offensive
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  • That little snipper-snapper is always talking back!

Examples

  • The office snipper-snapper always has something snide to say about everyone.

  • I can't believe that snipper-snapper told the manager about our private conversation.

  • Everyone avoids the snipper-snapper at work.

  • Why is that snipper-snapper always so rude?

  • The office snipper-snapper always makes unkind remarks about her colleagues.

  • Everyone avoids the snipper-snapper because he can't keep a secret.

  • That young snipper-snapper constantly criticizes her classmates for their choices.

Synonyms

whippersnapper
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
6 9.9

A young person who acts too confident and shows little respect

emphasizes gossiping and criticism rather than only youth or cheekiness
rapscallion
vssnipper-snapper
  • Archaic
4 9.9

A person who plays tricks and causes small trouble

focuses more on talking about others and criticizing rather than mischief
baiter
vssnipper-snapper
  • Slang
4 8.1

A person who tries to annoy others online or in conversation

leans more toward gossip and cheeky criticism than hostile provocation
teaser
vssnipper-snapper
  • Informal
2 4.1

A person who jokes with others in a playful but annoying way

is sharper and includes spreading gossip or direct criticism too
young whippersnapper
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
2 9.9

A young person who is rude and thinks they know more than others

focuses more on youth and boldness than on gossiping
gossiper
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
1 2.8

A person who often talks about other people's private lives and spreads rumors

emphasizes impudent or critical behaviour rather than only talking about others
gossipmonger
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
1 8.4

A person who often tells private stories about other people

is more about cheeky youth and direct criticism than only spreading rumors
tattler
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
1 8.1

A person who tells secrets about other people

is more cheeky and critical in tone rather than merely exposing secrets
japer
vssnipper-snapper
  • Archaic
1 8.8

A person who makes jokes to make others laugh

is less playful, often carrying gossiping or sharper criticism instead
cheeky chops
vssnipper-snapper
  • Baby Talk
8.9

A person, often a child, who speaks or acts in a bold, playful, slightly rude way

covers impudence that also includes gossiping and criticism
sneerer
vssnipper-snapper
8.5

A person who shows dislike by making fun of others

focuses more on gossiping and playful criticism than pure contempt
needler
vssnipper-snapper
8.2

A person who teases others with comments meant to annoy

is more about gossiping and general impudence than direct provocation
scandalmonger
vssnipper-snapper
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who spreads harmful gossip about others to attract attention

is milder and often playful, not as malicious as deliberate scandal spreading

Antonyms

817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

1 3.4

A person who praises others to get their favor

How Cheeky

brat
  • Offensive
168 4.6
snipper-snapper
  • Offensive
9.9
gossiper
  • Offensive
1 2.8
chattery kid
  • Informal
4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

snipper-snapper = snipper + snapper (opaque) = snipper + snapper

Formally a rhyming compound of two agent nouns ('snipper' + 'snapper'), so the structure is visible even though the idiomatic meaning is not directly predictable.

Etymology

Snipper-snapper is a playful rhyming phrase made from snip and snap, words that suggest a quick 'cut' or a quick 'sharp sound'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of someone who makes quick, cutting comments or small rude remarks, often a young, cheeky person, so snipper-snapper means a gossiping or rude person.