sniping
sniping Lexical Profile
sniping Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The practice of making sly, petty, or indirect critical remarks against someone from a safe distance.
"The constant political sniping between the two rival committees delayed the approval of the municipal budget."
The act of shooting at individuals from a concealed or distant position.
"Historical accounts of the siege describe how persistent sniping made movement across the open plaza hazardous."
The practice in online auctions of placing a winning bid in the final seconds before bidding closes to prevent other buyers from responding.
"Experienced collectors often use automated software for auction sniping so they do not drive up the price prematurely."
• Rhymes for sniping
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'snipe', which originally meant to hunt the snipe, a fast-flying marsh bird known for its erratic flight that demanded exceptional marksmanship.