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clipped

The correct spelling is clipped.

How to pronounce clipped

verb

IPA: /klɪpt/

Say it like: Cli-ppe-d

The correct spelling is clipped. To grip tightly. For example: "Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go."

Usage Examples

Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.

Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.

I'll clip ye round the lugs!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To grip tightly.
  2. 2.To fasten with a clip.
  3. 3.To hug, embrace.
  4. 4.To collect signatures, generally with the use of a clipboard.
  5. 5.To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

adjective

  1. 1.Having an end cut off; trimmed or cut back.
  2. 2.(of speech) With each word pronounced separately and distinctly.
  3. 3.Circumcised.

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