Meaning of 'nip'

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Meaning of ‘nip’

8 definitions found.

nip

noun

a small sharp bite or snip

Synonyms: pinch

noun

a tart spicy quality

Synonyms: tang piquancy piquance piquantness tanginess zest

noun

the property of being moderately cold

Synonyms: coolness chilliness

noun

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

Synonyms: smack tang sapidity relish flavor flavour savor savour

noun

a small drink of liquor

Synonyms: shot

verb

give a small sharp bite to

Example: "The Queen's corgis always nip at the staff's ankles."

verb

sever or remove by pinching or snipping

Example: "nip off the flowers"

Synonyms: clip

verb

squeeze tightly between the fingers

Synonyms: pinch

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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