nipped


nipped

1. Having been cut, trimmed, or bitten. I noticed that the fins on my new cardinal fish were looking nipped, and I'm suspecting that one of the older fish has been attacking him.2. Trimmed to be smaller, narrow, or shapely. Once the dress is nipped at the waist a bit, it will look stunning on you.3. Slightly intoxicated from alcohol. I could tell my uncle was a bit nipped when he came into the room.See also: nip

nipped

mod. alcohol intoxicated. (see also nip.) All four of them went out and got nipped. See also: nip