- nippingly
- adverb see nipping
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
nippingly
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Nippingly — Nip ping*ly, adv. In a nipping manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nippingly — See nipping. * * * … Universalium
nippingly — adverb : in a nipping manner … Useful english dictionary
nipping — nippingly, adv. /nip ing/, adj. 1. sharp or biting, as cold. 2. sarcastic; caustic. [1540 50; NIP1 + ING2] * * * … Universalium
nipping — adjective Date: 1547 sharp, chilling < a nipping wind > • nippingly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
nipping — /ˈnɪpɪŋ/ (say niping) adjective 1. that nips. 2. sharp or biting, as cold, etc. 3. sarcastic. {nip1 + p + ing2} –nippingly, adverb …
nipping — [nip′iŋ] adj. 1. that nips, or pinches 2. sharp; biting; nippy 3. sarcastic nippingly adv … English World dictionary
