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nip
1[nip]
verb (used with object)
to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite.
to take off by pinching, biting, or snipping (usually followed byoff ).
He nipped off a piece of steak and gave it to the dog.
to check in growth or development.
to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as a very cold temperature.
a cold wind that nips the fingers.
Synonyms: , , , ,Informal.to snatch away suddenly.
Informal.to defeat (an opponent) by a very close margin; edge out.
Informal.to steal or pilfer.
Nautical.
(of ice) to press (a ship) from opposite sides.
to seize (a taut rope) to another rope.
verb (used without object)
Chiefly British Slang.to leave stealthily; sneak away; flee (often followed byaway ).
noun
an act of nipping; a pinch or small bite.
The dog took several nips at our heels.
a biting quality, as in cold or frosty air.
There's a nip in the air this morning.
sharp cold; a sharp touch of frost.
The trees had felt the first nip of winter.
a sharp or biting remark.
a biting taste or tang, especially in some cheese.
a small bit or quantity of anything.
a nip of bread to stave off hunger.
Nautical.
an abrupt turn or twist in a rope.
a part of a rope or chain bound by a seizing or nipper.
Usually nips. nipper.
nip
2[nip]
Nip
3[nip]
noun
a contemptuous term used to refer to a Japanese person.
nip
1/ ɪ /
verb
to catch or tightly compress, as between a finger and the thumb; pinch
(often foll by off) to remove by clipping, biting, etc
to give a small sharp bite (to)
the dog nipped at his heels
(esp of the cold) to affect with a stinging sensation
to harm through cold
the frost nipped the young plants
to check or destroy the growth of (esp in the phrase nip in the bud )
slangto steal
informal(intr; foll by along, up, out, etc) to hurry; dart
slangto snatch
noun
the act of nipping; a pinch, snip, etc
a frosty or chilly quality
severe frost or cold
the first nip of winter
a small piece or quantity
he went out for a nip of fresh air
a sharp flavour or tang
archaica taunting remark
neck and neck
informalplastic surgery performed for cosmetic reasons
slangto exert pressure on someone, esp in order to extort money
nip
2/ ɪ /
noun
a small drink of spirits; dram
a measure of spirits usually equal to one sixth of a gill
verb
to drink (spirits), esp habitually in small amounts
Nip
3/ ɪ /
noun
slanga derogatory word for a Japanese
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nip1
Origin of nip2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nip1
Origin of nip2
Origin of nip3
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Stubbs' footwork had looked suspect to the Aussie left-arm quick round the wicket and he was bowled by one which nipped back through his defensive prod and pad to hit the top of off.
Australia had added just four more when Lyon was given out lbw - despite reviewing - in the third over of the day after Rabada nipped one back.
And with the players finished in the open-air gym, coach Johnny Sexton and head of performance David Nucifora nip in for a quick workout.
"I wanted to make sure it was nipped in the bud," she said.
It is understood consideration was given to the prospect of making an unlikely move for Eddie Howe, but Newcastle's qualification for the Champions League would, you imagine, nip that in the bud.
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