Because nobody wants to say sniper rifle every time they refer to them. It's called an abbreviation, look it up.
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I believe an abbreviation would be more like "snpr", because "sniper" is still a full word. That's like using the word "water" for "water bottle". It's still a full word.
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Please just google abbreviation and stop being wrong
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You live up to your name
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You couldn't be more ignorant
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Sniper is a complete word...just saying
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An abbreviation can be a full word kid, please just google it and stop arguing