Definition of "snippet" [snip•pet]

• A bit, scrap, or morsel: "sparkling black bass ... strewn with snippets of coriander and basil” ( Gael Greene). (noun)
• Informal A small or mischievous person. (noun)

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• "Unfortunately, the effect of this snippet is almost ruined by the insipid reporter chick, who should just shut the hell up, stop being patronizing and let the geek dudes talk."
• "This snippet is then followed by a long, godforesaken comment thread that includes responses to awful, racist rants by some Georgian named "Linda"."
• "If this 'snippet' is an indicator of the rest of the interview who would want to watch the "Palin Lies" reruns?"