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nippy

UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/

Translations

nippyadjective
nippier
Comp.
nippiest
Super.
UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/
alerteSe dit d’un mouvement ou d’une action rapide, vive, agile.
The nippy little car zipped through the traffic with ease.
La petite voiture alerte se faufilait facilement dans la circulation.
mordantSe dit du froid, du vent ou du temps : vif, piquant, qui mord.
The nippy wind made everyone pull their coats tighter.
Le vent mordant obligeait tout le monde à serrer davantage ses manteaux.
Additional translations
mordeurSe dit d’un animal ; parfois d’une personne, qui a tendance à pincer ou à mordre.
Synonyms
crisp
frosty
sharp
brisk
cool
chilly
Antonyms
hot
warm
nippynoun
nippies
pl
UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/
Common noun; historic British usage (“Lyons tea-shop waitress”) and extended sense “one that nips”.
mordeurAnimal ou personne qui pince ou mord.
Watch out for that pony—it's a real nippy.
Fais attention à ce poney : c’est un vrai mordeur.
serveuseTerme historique britannique : employée de salon de thé J. Lyons & Co.
In 1920s London, a nippy could serve an entire dining room in record time.
Dans le Londres des années 1920, une serveuse pouvait servir toute une salle à manger en un temps record.
Synonyms
food-server
waitress
server
barmaid
attendant
countergirl

Definitions

nippyadjective
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.
nippynoun
(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.
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