nippy
[ nip-ee ]
/ ˈnɪp i /
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adjective, nip·pi·er, nip·pi·est.
chilly or cold: morning air that feels a bit nippy.
sharp or biting; tangy: This cheese has a good, nippy taste.
Chiefly British Informal. nimble; agile.
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British Dictionary definitions for nippy
nippy
/ (ˈnɪpɪ) /
adjective -pier or -piest
(of weather) chilly, keen, or frosty
British informal
- quick; nimble; active
- (of a motor vehicle) small and relatively powerful
(of the taste of food) biting, sharp, or pungent
(of a dog) inclined to bite
Derived forms of nippy
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