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    nip
    /nɪp/

    verb

    • 1. bite or pinch sharply: "one of the dogs nipped him on the leg" Similar bitenibblepeckpinch
    • 2. go quickly: informal British "I'm just nipping down to the Post Office" Similar gorushdashdart

    noun

    • 1. a sharp bite or pinch: "a strong beak which can deliver a serious nip"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    NIP definition: 1. to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time: 2. to press something quickly…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nipNip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch, bite. the dog nipped his ankle. b. : to pinch in (a garment) a dress nipped at the waist. 2. a. : to sever by or as if by pinching sharply. nipped the dead flowers from the plant. b. : to destroy the growth, progress, or fulfillment of.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A nip is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink. She had a habit of taking an occasional nip from a flask of cognac. [ + from] Synonyms: dram, shot [informal], drop, taste More Synonyms of nip. 4. to nip something in the bud. More Synonyms of nip. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › nipNIP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Nip definition: to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite. . See examples of NIP used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nipNip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A nip is a tiny bite, a cold feeling, or a strong taste on your tongue. It’s also a verb for pinching or biting something, but not always in a bad way. Being nipped now and then isn’t a big deal. If a puppy nips your finger, no worries.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to press something quickly and quite hard between two objects, especially sharp objects such as teeth or nails: Josie's hamster nipped me. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionnip verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Definition of nip verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.