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View usage for: (nɪp) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense nips, present participle nipping, past tense, past participle nipped1. verb [no passive]If you nip somewhere, usually somewhere nearby, you go there quickly or for a short time. [British, informal] Should I nip out and get some groceries? [VERB adverb/preposition] Wayne is always nipping down to the corner shop for him. [VERB adverb/preposition] Beasley told me he'd seen you, so I nipped straight home. [VERB adverb/preposition] Synonyms: pop, go, run, rush More Synonyms of nip 2. verbIf an animal or person nips you, they bite you lightly or squeeze a piece of your skin between their finger and thumb. I have known cases where dogs have nipped babies. [VERB noun] He nipped Billy's cheek with two rough fingers. [VERB noun] [Also V at n, V]Synonyms: pinch, catch, grip, squeeze More Synonyms of nip Nip is also a noun. Some ants can give you a nasty nip. 3. countable nounA nip is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink. She had a habit of taking an occasional nip from a flask of cognac. [+ from] Synonyms: dram, shot [informal], drop, taste More Synonyms of nip 4. to nip something in the bud More Synonyms of nip (nɪp) verbWord forms: nips, nipping or nipped (mainly tr)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 5. to harm through cold the frost nipped the young plants 6. to check or destroy the growth of (esp in the phrase nip in the bud) 8. (intr; foll by along, up, out, etc) British informal to hurry; dart 9. slang, mainly US and Canadian to snatch noun10. the act of nipping; a pinch, snip, etc 11. a. a frosty or chilly quality b. severe frost or cold the first nip of winter 12. a small piece or quantity he went out for a nip of fresh air 13. a sharp flavour or tang 14. archaic a taunting remark 15. nip and tuck 16. put the nips in Word origin C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hnippa to prod (nɪp) noun1. a small drink of spirits; dram 2. mainly British a measure of spirits usually equal to one sixth of a gill verbWord forms: nips, nipping or nipped3. to drink (spirits), esp habitually in small amounts Word origin C18: shortened from nipperkin a vessel holding a half-pint or less, of uncertain origin; compare Dutch nippen to sip (nɪp) noun informal short for nipple (nɪp) noun offensive, slang, obsolete a Japanese person Word origin C20: short for Nipponese (nɪp) noun [also n-]; Slang a Japanese , a term of contempt or derision nip in American English 1 (nɪp) verb transitiveWord forms: nipped or ˈnipping1. 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 verb intransitive7. British, Informal to move quickly or nimbly with off, away, along, etc. noun8. the act of nipping; pinch; bite 9. a piece nipped off; small bit 10. a stinging quality, as in cold or frosty air 13. a strong flavor; tang Word origin ME nippen, prob. < MLowG nippen or ON hnippa < IE * kneib- (< base * ken-, to scrape) > Gr kniptos, stingy nip in American English 2 (nɪp) noun1. a small drink of liquor; dram; sip verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: nipped or ˈnipping2. to drink (liquor) in nips Word origin prob. contr. < nipperkin < Du nippertje, small measure for liquors < base of nippen, to sip, prob. akin to nip 1More idioms containingnip nip something in the bud nip and tuck Examples of 'nip' in a sentencenip Chinese translation of 'nip' n - (= bite)
to give sb a nip 轻(輕)咬某人 (qīng yǎo mǒurén) - (c) (= drink)
少量 (shǎoliàng) to nip to a place (Brit, inf) 快去某处(處) (kuài qù mǒuchù) to nip out/down/up (to do sth) (Brit, inf) 快点(點)去/下去/上去(做某事) (kuàidiǎn qù/xiàqù/shàngqù (zuò mǒushì))
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Definition to hurry (British, informal Could you nip down to the corner shop for some milk? Definition to bite lightly She was patting the dog when it nipped her finger. Definition a pinch or light bite He gave Billy's cheek a nip between two rough fingers. idiomSee nip something in the budDefinition a small drink of spirits She had a habit of taking an occasional nip from a flask of cognac. Synonyms shot (informal) finger swallow portion peg (British) sup snifter (informal) soupçon (French) Additional synonymsDefinition to attract (someone's attention, imagination, or interest) This award has caught the imagination of the public. Synonyms engage, attract, delight, capture, charm, grip, fascinate, absorb, enchant, captivate, bewitch, engross, enrapture Definition to squeeze together Poor posture can compress the body's organs. Synonyms squeeze, crush, squash, constrict, press, crowd, wedge, cramDefinition to move hastily Suddenly she dashed out into the garden. Synonyms rush, run, race, shoot, fly, career, speed, spring, tear, bound, hurry, barrel (along) (informal), sprint, bolt, dart, hasten, scurry, haste, stampede, burn rubber (informal), make haste, hotfoot- nimbus
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Additional synonymsDefinition a gulp or swallow He took a draught of beer. Synonyms drink, swallow, slug, mouthful, swig Definition a small quantity of liquid I'll have a drop of that milk. Synonyms dash, shot (informal), spot, taste, trace, pinch, sip, tot, trickle, nip, dab, mouthfulDefinition to lead to a particular place There's a mountain road that goes from Blairstown to Millbrook Village. Synonyms lead, run, reach (informal), spread, extend, stretch, connect, span, give access Definition to take a tight hold of She gripped his hand tightly. Synonyms grasp, hold, catch, seize, clutch, clasp, latch on to, take hold of Definition the amount of food or drink put into the mouth at any one time when eating or drinking Could I try a mouthful of that? Synonyms taste, little, bite, bit, drop, sample, swallow, sip, sup, spoonful, morsel, forkful Definition to bite gently He started to nibble his biscuit. Synonyms bite, eat, peck, pick at, nip, munch, gnawDefinition to move on foot at a rapid pace I excused myself and ran back to the telephone. Synonyms race, speed, rush, dash, hurry, career, barrel (along) (informal, US, Canadian), sprint, scramble, bolt, dart, gallop, hare (British, informal), jog, scud, hasten, scurry, stampede, scamper, leg it (informal), lope, hie, hotfootDefinition to move or do very quickly Someone inside the building rushed out. Synonyms hurry, run, race, shoot, fly, career, speed, tear, dash, sprint, scramble, bolt, dart, hasten, scurry, stampede, lose no time, make short work of, burn rubber (informal), make haste, hotfootDefinition an amount sipped Tariq took a sip of water. Synonyms swallow, mouthful, swig, drop, taste, slurp, thimblefulDefinition (of animals) to bite at suddenly The poodle yapped and snapped at our legs. Synonyms bite at, bite, nipAdditional synonymsDefinition to grip or press (something) firmly He squeezed her arm reassuringly. Synonyms clutch, press, grip, crush, pinch, cling to, squash, nip, compress, clasp, wring, hold tight, enclasp Definition a small amount eaten, sipped, or tried on the tongue He took another small taste. Synonyms bit, bite, drop, swallow, sip, mouthful, touch, sample, dash, nip, spoonful, morsel, titbit, soupçon Definition to twist or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement He tweaked my ear roughly. Synonyms twist, pull, pinch, jerk, squeeze, nip, twitch |