nippy

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see also: Nippy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɪpi/

Adjective

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (UK, informal) fast; speedy
   • , 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.

2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

   Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

3. 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.

4. (Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
5. (Scotland) sharp in taste
6. (Scotland) curt
7. (Scotland) parsimonious

Translations

• French: frisquet
• Russian: моро́зный

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Nippy

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Noun

nippy (plural Nippies)

1. (UK, dated) A waitress in a Lyons Corner House.

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