English Explanatory Dictionary

nippy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Fast; speedy.
  2. Rather cold.
  3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
  4. Annoying; irritating.
  5. Sharp in taste.
  6. Spicy tasting.
  7. Curt.
  8. Parsimonious.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Nippy.
noun
  1. A waitress in a Lyons Corner House.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nippy.wav

Word forms

nippy nippier nippiest nippies Nippys

Etymology

From nip + -y.

Derived words

nippily nippiness Nippy
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