nippy

See also Nippy

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪpi

Etymology

nip +‎ -y

Adjective

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

   Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

2. (informal) fast; speedy
   • 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.

Translations

rather cold (of weather)

• Russian: морозный (ru) (moróznyj) m