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nippy

/ˈnɪpi/

nippyadjektiv

nippier

Komp.

nippiest

Super.

/ˈnɪpi/

Übersetzungen

резкий

The nippy wind made it difficult to walk.

Резкий ветер затруднял ходьбу.

прохладный

It's a bit nippy outside, so wear a jacket.

На улице немного прохладно, так что надень куртку.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

острый

холодный

Definitionen

Chilly or cold, especially in a way that is sharp or biting.

The nippy wind made everyone pull their coats tighter.

Quick or nimble in movement or action.

The nippy little car zipped through the traffic with ease.

Prone to nip or bite; inclined to snap.

The puppy is a bit nippy, so keep your fingers away from its mouth.

Synonyme

Antonyme

nippysubstantiv

nippies

Pl.

/ˈnɪpi/

Common noun; historic British usage (“Lyons tea-shop waitress”) and extended sense “one that nips”.

Definitionen

(historical, Britain) A waitress employed in J. Lyons & Co. tea shops, noted for smart uniform and brisk service.

In 1920s London, a nippy could serve an entire dining room in record time.

An animal or person that nips or bites.

Watch out for that pony—it's a real nippy.

Synonyme