Snipe (verb)

1. To take a quick shot at someone or something in a criticism.
2. To search for game birds by walking slowly and quietly and shooting at them as they rise from the ground.
3. To shoot at game birds from a hidden position.
4. To engage in a hunt for game birds.

Origin:

The word "snipe" originated in the 1650s and is derived from the dutch word "snijpen" which means "to shoot at small birds".

Examples:

1. She sniped at the manager for not showing up at the meeting.
2. We decided to go snipe hunting for the day.
3. He sniped at the ducks from his hiding place behind the bushes.
4. The hunters went out in the early morning to snipe.
5. I don't want to get sniped at for my opinion on this matter.