nippy

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English

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Etymology

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From nip +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

  1. (UK, informal) Fast; speedy.
    • c. 2000, Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management, page 6:
      A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.
  2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
    Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
  3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
    • 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed, page 161:
      Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.
  4. (Scotland, informal) Annoying; irritating.
  5. (Scotland) Sharp in taste.
  6. (Scotland) Curt.
  7. (Scotland) Parsimonious.

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