Meaning ofsniperin English

Noun

1. a marksman attacking from concealment; using long-range arms
2. one who criticizes or attacks verbally
3. a hidden shooter; ambusher
   The sniper was hiding behind a tree, waiting for the perfect shot.
4. a last-second auction bidder; automated process
   The online auction site used a sniper to place bids at the last second.
5. a person who harshly criticizes (others, ideas, etc.)
   The movie critic was known as a sniper for his scathing reviews of new films.