an elaborate practical joke in which the unsuspecting victim hunts a snipe and is typically left in the dark holding a bag and waiting for the snipe to run into it
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snipe hunt::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | practical joke |
in the South a snipe hunt is practically a rite of passage.
Examples of snipe hunt
snipe hunt
The first is going on a snipe hunt.
From the tennessean.com
The Wilson's or common snipe hunt runs from October 16 through November 27, with a daily limit of eight birds and a possession limit of 16.
From the post-gazette.com
In the early 1960s, front wheel drive cars were new and asking a car mechanic to repair a Mini's rear differential was a popular snipe hunt.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Since only a United States senator would leap at an invitation to go on such a snipe hunt, the Senate is where Al showed up with his graphs, factoids and PowerPoint presentation.
From the washingtontimes.com
Several days later, the workmen lead David off on a snipe hunt, and while he sits in a field, holding a shotgun, two of the men sneak back and rape his wife.
From the time.com
It wouldn't be worth a hunter's time to hunt snipe on the western side of the state even if it was legal.
From the thenewstribune.com
