nippy
See also: Nippy
English
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Adjective
nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)
- (UK, informal) fast; speedy
- (Can we date this quote?), 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.
- (Can we date this quote?), Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)
- (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
- Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
- 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.
- 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed (page 161)
- (Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
- (Scotland) sharp in taste
- (Scotland) curt
- (Scotland) parsimonious