| NIPPY | nippy
- Parts of Speech: adjective
- Definition: chilly or cold; quick or nimble
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈnɪpi/ UK: /ˈnɪpi/
- Origin and Usage: The word "nippy" originated in the early 19th century, and its first known usage was in 1821. It is derived from the word "nip," which means to bite or pinch. "Nippy" is commonly used to describe cold weather or a quick, nimble movement or action.
- Synonyms: chilly, cold, frosty, brisk, quick, nimble, agile, spry
- Related Words: frost, chilly, brisk, agile, quick
- Example Sentences:
- Its a bit nippy outside today, so don forget to wear a jacket.
- The dog was nippy and quick, easily catching the ball.
- She took a nippy sip of her cold drink and shivered slightly.
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