purposelyclipping

verb
UK /ˈpɜːpəsli ˈklɪpɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsli ˈklɪpɪŋ/

Cutting something on purpose.

She was purposely clipping the paper into tiny shapes for her art project.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Shortening a word or sound on purpose when speaking.

He was purposely clipping his words to sound more formal.

3. Fastening something with a clip on purpose.

The nurse was purposely clipping the badge to his shirt.

4. Moving quickly past something on purpose.

The runner was purposely clipping the edge of the track to save time.