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nipper Definition and Meaning in English (nipper definition)

noun
Synonyms:kidtoddlerchild
Quick Answer • Definition

Nipper definition: An informal term for a young child, often used affectionately.

Definitions of Nipper

  1. 1noun(informal)

    An informal term for a young child, often used affectionately.

  2. 2noun(standard)

    A small tool with two jaws for gripping, cutting, or pinching, such as wire nippers or nail nippers.

  3. 3noun(standard)

    The pincer-like claw of a crab or lobster.

Example Sentences

“The little nipper was running around the park, full of energy.”

“He used the nippers to cut the wire cleanly.”

“Be careful, that crab's nippers look sharp!”

Synonyms

Antonyms

adultgrown-up

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensenipped
past participlenipped
present participlenipping
pluralnippers

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