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Definition of nipping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
physical actionthe act or sensation of biting or pinching sharply
- The puppy's nipping startled the child.
Adjective
1.
weatherpleasantly cold and invigorating
- We enjoyed the nipping air during our walk.
2.
sharpnessRare sharp and biting in natureRare
- The nipping wind made us shiver.
Origin of nipping
Middle English, nippen (to pinch)
Examples of nipping in a sentence
A sudden nipping at my ankle made me jump. The nipping breeze made us shiver. A nipping wind swept through the valley. The nipping remarks left him speechless. Her nipping criticism was hard to ignore.
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- French:morsure, vivifiant, ...
- German:Zwicken, frisch, ...
- Italian:morsicatura, frizzante, ...
- Spanish:mordisco, fresco, ...
- Portuguese:beliscão, fresco, ...
- Chinese:轻咬, 清冷的, ...
- Japanese:噛みつき, 心地よい冷たさの, ...
- Arabic:عَضّ, مُنْعِش, ...
- Hebrew:נְשִׁיכָה, מְרַעֲנֵן, ...
- Russian:щипание, прохладный, ...
- Ukrainian:щипання, свіжий, ...
- Hindi:चुटकी, ठंडी, ...
Definition of nip - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
interactiontr./intr. bite lightly or sharplytr./intr.
- The puppy nipped at my heels playfully.
2.
cliptr. remove by pinching or cuttingtr.
- He nipped the dead leaves from the plant.
3.
coldtr. affect with a stinging sensation from coldtr.
- The wind nipped at our faces.
4.
- I'll nip to the store for some milk.
5.
drinkingtr./intr. drink spirits in small amountstr./intr.
- She nipped at her whiskey throughout the evening.
6.
- He nipped a candy bar from the shop.
7.
growthtr. check or destroy growth earlytr.
- They nipped the problem in the bud.
Noun
1.
actionssmall sharp bite or snip
- The puppy gave a nip at my fingers.
2.
beverageUK small drink of spiritsUK
- He poured himself a nip of brandy.
3.
weatherUK briskly cold weatherUK
- There's a nip in the air today.
Expressions with nip
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bite someone lightly with teeth
The puppy tried to give Tom a nip.
go somewhere quickly for a short time
I'm going to nip along to the shop.
closely contested event or situation
The race was a real nip and tuck, with no clear leader until the end.
bite or pinch lightly with small actions
The puppy likes to nip at my fingers.
slight coldness felt in the atmosphere
There's a nip in the air this morning.
stop something before it becomes a problem
We need to nip this issue in the bud before it escalates.
go quickly and briefly into a place for a purpose
I'm going to nip into the shop for some milk.
remove quickly by pinching or snipping
She nipped off the dead leaves from the plant.
leave a place quickly for a short time
She decided to nip out for a coffee.
move quickly to a place before others
Let's nip on ahead to secure good seats.
bite or pinch lightly with teeth
The puppy will give a nip if you tease it.
unintentional showing of a nipple
She had a nip slip while adjusting her dress.
narrow contact area where press rollers squeeze material passing between them
Moisture is removed from the sheet at the press nip.
drink a small amount of alcohol quickly
He likes to take a nip before dinner.
naked without any clothes on
He was caught in the nip by surprise.
Origin of nip
English, nip (pinch)
Examples of nip in a sentence
He nipped her finger gently as a joke. She nipped a loose thread from the hem. Nip the tips from the herbs before cooking. Frost nipped at the garden plants overnight. The icy air nipped at her fingers. She'll nip over to the neighbor's house for a chat.
Let's nip out for a quick coffee break. He nipped at the brandy while reading his book. They nipped a bit of gin during the party. She nipped a pen from the office desk. They nipped a few coins from the fountain. The frost nipped the young buds overnight. Critics nipped the new policy before it spread. She felt a nip on her ankle. The cold air had a nip to it. She took a nip of whiskey to warm up. He offered me a nip from his flask. The nip of winter was in the morning breeze. A sudden nip made everyone shiver.
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- French:mordiller, pincement, ...
- German:knabbern, Biss, ...
- Italian:mordicchiare, pizzico, ...
- Spanish:mordisquear, mordisco, ...
- Portuguese:beliscar, beliscão, ...
- Chinese:咬, 小咬, ...
- Japanese:軽く噛む, かみつき, ...
- Arabic:عَضَّ, عَضَّة خَفِيفَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְשׁוֹךְ, נְשִׁיכָה, ...
- Russian:кусать, укус, ...
- Ukrainian:кусати, щипок, ...
- Hindi:काटना, काट, ...
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