Sneap \Sneap\, v. t. [Cf. Icel. sneypa to dishonor, disgrace, chide, but also E. snip, and snub.] 1. To check; to reprimand; to rebuke; to chide. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. 2. To nip; to blast; to blight. [Obs.] Biron is like an envious, sneaping frost. --Shak. Sneap \Sneap\, n. A reprimand; a rebuke. [Obs.] My lord, I will not undergo this sneap without reply. --Shak.