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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

    Learn the definition of nip as a verb, noun, and idiom in English. See examples of nip in different contexts, such as going quickly, pressing hard, or stopping something in the bud.

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

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word nip as a verb, noun, and slang term. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases for nip.

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

    1. to catch or tightly compress, as between a finger and the thumb; pinch. 2. (often foll by off)

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › nipNip - definition of nip by The Free Dictionary

    Nip can mean to pinch, bite, snip, chill, or steal, among other things. It can also refer to a small amount of liquor, a sharp flavor, or a Japanese person.

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

    NIP can be a verb, noun, or slang term with different meanings. It can mean to pinch, bite, or sip, or a small drink of alcohol, or a derogatory word for a Japanese person.

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

    NIP can be a verb meaning to go or press quickly, or a noun meaning a cold, a bite, or a drink. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnip verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb nip, which can mean to bite, harm or go quickly. See examples, synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs with nip.