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nips Definition and Meaning in English (nips definition)

noun
Synonyms:pinchessnipsbites
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Nips definition: Small, quick bites or pinches, often playful or gentle, typically given by an animal or person.

Definitions of Nips

  1. 1noun

    Small, quick bites or pinches, often playful or gentle, typically given by an animal or person.

  2. 2verb

    To bite or pinch something quickly and lightly, or to remove a small piece by biting or cutting.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    A small quantity of an alcoholic drink, often taken quickly or secretly.

Example Sentences

casual

“The puppy gives playful nips when it wants attention.”

casual

“He often nips at his fingernails when he's nervous.”

casual

“There's a definite nip in the air this morning, signaling winter.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivenip
past tensenipped
present participlenipping
nounnip
adjectivenippy

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Nips definition: Small, quick bites or pinches, often playful or gentle, typically given by an animal or person.
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'Nips' translates to 'nips' in English. Nips definition: Small, quick bites or pinches, often playful or gentle, typically given by an animal or person.
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