Nipper

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪpər/

Nipper (noun)

  1. a young child, often lively or active
  2. a small tool used for cutting or pinching things
  3. a young person who helps someone, especially in a job

Examples

  • The nipper played in the garden all afternoon.
  • A nipper can be quite a handful at times.

Common collocations: energetic nipper, naughty nipper, sharp nipper, use a nipper, eager nipper

Synonyms of Nipper

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