adjective
General Slang
nippy
NIP-ee · adjective · informal
Sharp — of cold, of taste, or of temper/tongue
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Cold and biting (weather); sharp or spicy (taste); or sharp-tongued and curt (a 'nippy' manner).
“It's a bit nippy oot the day.”
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nippy In A Sentence
It's a bit nippy oot the day.
Origin & Usage
Scots and English, from 'nip' (to pinch/bite).
People Also Ask
What does 'nippy' mean?
It means sharp in one of several senses — biting cold weather, sharp or spicy taste, or a sharp-tongued, curt manner.
How do you use 'nippy' about the weather?
You'd say something like 'It's a bit nippy oot the day' to mean it's cold and biting.
Can 'nippy' describe a person?
Yes — a 'nippy' manner means someone is sharp-tongued or curt, especially in Scots usage.
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