Nip

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪp/

Nip (verb)

  1. To bite or pinch with a quick, small movement, often causing brief pain.
  2. If cold air nips you, it makes your skin feel sharp and uncomfortable for a short time.
  3. To stop something from growing or becoming worse at an early stage.

Examples

  • The puppy nips my hand when it plays.
  • I nip the bread with my teeth, just to taste it.

Nip (noun)

  1. A small bite or pinch that causes brief pain.
  2. A short, sharp feeling of cold on the skin.

Examples

  • I felt a nip on my finger, then the pain stopped.
  • The cat gave a quick nip and ran away.