nimps
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Origin uncertain. Probably from the plural of nimp (“a small piece, fragment, bit”), perhaps in a phrase those are nimps "those are small bits", hence "that's easy". If so then cognate with Scots nimp (“a very small piece”); both from or akin to Middle English nimpen (“to chew, gnaw, take a bite, nibble”), likely a blend of nim + nip. Compare also related English nimble (“agile, quick”).
Adjective[edit]
nimps (comparative more nimps, superlative most nimps)
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
nimps