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View usage for: (nɪpi) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If the weather is nippy, it is rather cold. [informal] It could get suddenly nippy in the evenings. Synonyms: chilly, biting, parky [British, informal] More Synonyms of nippy 2. adjectiveIf you describe something or someone as nippy, you mean that they can move very quickly over short distances. [British, informal] This nippy new car has fold down rear seats. Barnaby may be 15, but he's nippy and suited to badminton. Synonyms: fast [informal], quick, speedy More Synonyms of nippy More Synonyms of nippy (ˈnɪpɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -pier or -piest1. (of weather) chilly, keen, or frosty 2. British informalb. (of a motor vehicle) small and relatively powerful 3. (of the taste of food) biting, sharp, or pungent 4. (of a dog) inclined to bite Derived forms nippily (ˈnippily) adverb nippiness (ˈnippiness) noun nippy in American English (ˈnɪpi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈnippier or ˈnippiest1. nipping or tending to nip, or pinch 2. cold in a stinging way 3. British, Informal quick or nimble Derived forms nippiness (ˈnippiness) noun Examples of 'nippy' in a sentencenippy Word lists withnippy Weather descriptions Definition (of weather) frosty or chilly It can get quite nippy in the evenings. Synonyms parky (British, informal) Definition (of a motor vehicle) small and relatively powerful (British, informal) This nippy new car has fold-down rear seats. Definition quick or nimble (British, informal) He's nippy, and well suited to badminton. Additional synonymsDefinition busy and energetic the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health Synonyms energetic, strong, spirited, quick, vital, alert, dynamic, lively, vigorous, potent, animated, vibrant, forceful, nimble, diligent, industrious, sprightly, vivacious, on the go (informal), alive and kicking, spry, full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition piercing a raw, biting northerly wind Synonyms piercing, cutting, cold, sharp, freezing, frozen, bitter, raw, chill, harsh, penetrating, arctic (informal), nipping, icy, blighting, chilly, wintry, gelid, cold as ice Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed - nip something in the bud
- nipper
- nipple
- nippy
- nirvana
- nit-picking
- nitty-gritty
Additional synonymsDefinition agile and quick in movement Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance. Synonyms agile, active, lively, deft, proficient, sprightly, nippy (British, informal), spry, dexterousDefinition characterized by rapidity of movement or action Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. Synonyms fast, swift, speedy, express, active, cracking (British, informal), smart, rapid, fleet, brisk, hasty, headlong, nippy (informal), pdq (slang) Definition nimble in one's movements or actions Synonyms nimble, flying, spirited, winged, keen, alert, lively, energetic, animated, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spryDefinition (of a vehicle) able to travel fast We wish Bill a speedy recovery. Synonyms quick, fast, rapid, swift, express, winged, immediate, prompt, fleet, hurried, summary, precipitate, hasty, headlong, quickie (informal), expeditious, fleet of foot, pdq (slang) Definition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition active and lively a spry old lady Synonyms active, sprightly, lively, quick, brisk, supple, nimble, agile, nippy (British, informal) |