nip
🇺🇸
/nɪp/
🇬🇧
/nɪp/
verb
R
to quickly bite or pinch someone, causing a small amount of pain
The puppy nipped my hand gently.
R
to cause harm or damage to something, especially by being very cold
The frost nipped the young plants.
R
to go somewhere quickly, especially for a short time
I just nipped to the shop to get some milk.
noun
R
a small bite or pinch that causes a small amount of pain
The dog gave her a nip on the leg.
R
a feeling of coldness, especially in the air
There's a nip in the air this morning.
R
a small amount of strong alcohol, often whiskey
I'd like a nip of whiskey before bed.
translation
to quickly bite or pinch someone, causing a small amount of pain; to cause harm or damage to something, especially by being very cold; to go somewhere quickly, especially for a short time
a small bite or pinch that causes a small amount of pain; a feeling of coldness, especially in the air; a small amount of strong alcohol, often whiskey
Word Forms
Past
nipped
3rd Present
nips
Progressive
nipping
Perfect
nipped
Plural
nips