New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
nippy — ippy adj. Pleasantly cold and invigorating; of weather conditions. Syn: crisp, frosty, nipping, snappy. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nippy — (adj.) 1898, in reference to a biting chill in the air, from NIP (Cf. nip) (n.2) + Y (Cf. y) (2). Related: Nippiness … Etymology dictionary
nippy — ► ADJECTIVE (nippier, nippiest) informal 1) quick; nimble. 2) chilly … English terms dictionary
nippy — [nip′ē] adj. nippier, nippiest 1. nipping or tending to nip, or pinch 2. cold in a stinging way 3. [Brit. Informal] quick or nimble nippiness n … English World dictionary
Nippy — This article is about J. Lyons waitresses. For the baby accessory, see pacifier. A nippy was a specific type of waitress associated with the J. Lyons Co brand of tea, and its tea shops and cafes in the UK. Beginning in the late 19th century, a J … Wikipedia
nippy — [[t]nɪ̱pi[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ If the weather is nippy, it is rather cold. [INFORMAL] It could get suddenly nippy in the evenings, and then you d be glad of a fire. Syn: chilly 2) ADJ GRADED If you describe something or someone as… … English dictionary
nippy — nip|py [ˈnıpi] adj informal 1.) weather that is nippy is slightly cold = ↑chilly ▪ It s a bit nippy out there. 2.) BrE moving quickly or able to move quickly ▪ a nippy little car … Dictionary of contemporary English
nippy — adjective informal 1 weather that is nippy is slightly cold: It s rather nippy out there. 2 BrE moving quickly or able to move quickly: a nippy little car nippiness noun (U) nippily adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
nippy — UK [ˈnɪpɪ] / US adjective Word forms nippy : adjective nippy comparative nippier superlative nippiest informal 1) British able to run or move quickly 2) if the weather is nippy, it is cold … English dictionary
nippy — /nip ee/, adj., nippier, nippiest. 1. chilly or cold: morning air that feels a bit nippy. 2. sharp or biting; tangy: This cheese has a good, nippy taste. 3. Chiefly Brit. Informal. nimble; agile. [1565 75; NIP1 + Y1] * * * … Universalium
