1. shot at someone from a hidden position, especially with a rifle
Usage: military; past tense of snipe
2. criticized someone in a petty or underhanded way
Usage: informal; past tense of snipe
3. bid at the last moment in an online auction to outbid other buyers
Usage: informal; internet slang; past tense of snipe

Examples

• The enemy soldier sniped at our troops from the rooftop.
• He was sniped by a hidden marksman during the patrol.
• She constantly sniped at her coworkers during meetings.
• The critics sniped at the director’s latest film.
• He sniped the auction item with a bid placed seconds before it ended.
• Someone sniped me on that vintage watch I wanted.
• The sniper sniped three targets before retreating.