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- Dictionarynip/nɪp/
verb
- 1. bite or pinch sharply: "one of the dogs nipped him on the leg" Similar
- 2. go quickly: informal British "I'm just nipping down to the Post Office" Similar
noun
- 1. a sharp bite or pinch: "a strong beak which can deliver a serious nip"
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NIP definition: 1. to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time: 2. to press something quickly…. Learn more.
The meaning of NIP is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch, bite. How to use nip in a sentence.
1. to catch or squeeze between two surfaces, points, or edges; pinch or bite. 2. to sever (shoots, buds, etc.) by pinching or clipping. 3. to check the growth or development of. 4. to have a painful or injurious effect on because of cold. frost nipped the plants.
noun. an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite: The dog took several nips at our heels. a biting quality, as in cold or frosty air: There's a nip in the air this morning. sharp cold; a sharp touch of frost: The trees had felt the first nip of winter. a sharp or biting remark.
1. to catch or tightly compress, as between a finger and the thumb; pinch. 2. (often foll by off) to remove by clipping, biting, etc. 3. (when: intr, often foll by at) to give a small sharp bite (to): the dog nipped at his heels. 4. (esp of the cold) to affect with a stinging sensation.
A nip is a tiny bite, a cold feeling, or a strong taste on your tongue. It’s also a verb for pinching or biting something, but not always in a bad way. Being nipped now and then isn’t a big deal. If a puppy nips your finger, no worries.
NIP meaning: 1. to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time: 2. to press something quickly…. Learn more.
