nip

noun

  1. 1

    a small sharp bite or snip

  2. 2

    (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

  3. 3

    a tart spicy quality

  4. 4

    the property of being moderately cold

    the chilliness of early morning

  5. 5

    the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

  6. 6

    a small drink of liquor

    he poured a shot of whiskey

verb

  1. 1

    give a small sharp bite to

    The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles

  2. 2

    sever or remove by pinching or snipping

    nip off the flowers

  3. 3

    squeeze tightly between the fingers

    He pinched her behind

    She squeezed the bottle

Synonyms

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