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Definition clipping in British English

clipping noun

[countable] noun
/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
1

a small piece that you remove when you cut something to make it tidy

Synonyms and related words
e-waste rubbish litter
2

an article or picture that you have cut from a newspaper or magazine

Synonyms and related words
advice column agony column announcement
3

a short word formed by removing part of a longer word, or the process of doing this

Example

Australian English has a lot of clippings, like ute (utility vehicle) and sunnies (sunglasses).

Definition clipping in British English