Nippy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪpi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nippy is an adjective meaning (UK, informal) Fast; speedy.
Meaning
(UK, informal) Fast; speedy.
More Meanings
- (informal, weather) Rather cold.
- Inclined to nip; bitey.
- (Scotland, informal) Annoying; irritating.
- (Scotland) Sharp in taste.
- (Scotland) Spicy tasting.
- (Scotland) Curt.
- (Scotland) Parsimonious.
Example Sentences
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.
A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.
Hertfordshire: On a nippy day in our local wood, we found a field mouse. It was a mouse with a plan[.]
Word Forms
- nippier
- nippiest
- nippies
Synonyms for nippy
Depending on context, synonyms include cold, crisp, nipping, parky, snappy, frosty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nipping, crisp, snappy, parky, cold, frosty.
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