Nipping, biting with cold.

Of cold, a noise, light, etc.: having an intense physical effect suggestive of the action of a sharp-pointed instrument; keen and penetrating.

Eager, impetuous, violent. Of winter, wintry weather, frost, wind, air: Cuttingly cold, keen.

Of the weather, wind, etc.: sharp, cold, biting; so sharp or harsh as to check growth.

Of the wind, etc.: Checking growth; nipping, biting. Also in figurative context.

Of cold, a cold wind, or cold air: piercing, biting, raw.

Of wind, cold, etc.: Sharp, keen, cutting, severe; hence of the weather: Bitingly cold.

That shrivels or pinches (with cold).