nip
//nɪp//
Verb
nipInfinitive
nipPresent tense
nippedPast tense
nippedPast participle
nippingPresent participle
nipsThird-person singular
1
To squeeze or pinch sharply, especially with the teeth or fingernails.
The puppy nipped my finger while we were playing.
2
To bite or snap at something quickly.
The puppy nipped at my fingers playfully.
3
To move quickly or briefly to a place (British informal).
I'll just nip to the shop for some milk.
4
(Of cold weather) to cause a sharp, stinging sensation.
The cold wind nipped at my cheeks as I walked outside.
Noun
nipSingular
nipsPlural
1
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite.
The puppy gave my finger a playful nip.
2
A small quantity or sip of a strong alcoholic drink.
He took a nip of whiskey to warm himself up.
3
A sharp coldness in the air.
There's a nip in the air this morning.