nippy

English

/ˈnɪpi/

adj
Definitions
  • (UK) fast; speedy
  • (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
  • Inclined to nip; bitey.
  • (Scotland) annoying; irritating
  • (Scotland) sharp in taste
  • (Scotland) curt
  • (Scotland) parsimonious

Etymology

Suffix from English nip (a nipple).

Origin

English

nip

Gloss

a nipple

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