clipped

[ klipt ]

adjective

1. characterized by quick, terse, and clear enunciation.

clipped

/ klɪpt /

adjective

1. (of speech or voice) abrupt and distinct

Word History and Origins

Origin of clipped¹

clip ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The Mercedes driver clipped a Honda Civic turning left onto Sherman Circle, ejecting the Honda driver from the car and also injuring the passenger.

From Los Angeles Times

A bullet clipped Trump’s ear and sent blood streaming down his face.

From Los Angeles Times

During a July rally in Butler, Pa., a rooftop gunman clipped Trump in the right ear and killed an attendee.

From Los Angeles Times

The only bits of what I heard are the pieces that were clipped for television.

From Salon

Ford, brought on in the 62nd minute to see the game out, planted a long, but straight penalty shot against the post and then clipped a last-gasp drop-goal wide in a desparate, doomed pursuit of a comeback.

From BBC

Related Words

• brusque
• concise
• cryptic
• curt
• elliptical
• incisive
• laconic
• pithy
• precise
• succinct
• trenchant