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nippy

UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/

Traduzioni

nippyadjective
nippier
Comp.
nippiest
Super.
UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/
The nippy wind made it difficult to walk.
Резкий ветер затруднял ходьбу.
It's a bit nippy outside, so wear a jacket.
На улице немного прохладно, так что надень куртку.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
острый
холодный
Sinonimi
sharp
brisk
frosty
chilly
cool
crisp
Contrari
warm
hot
nippynoun
nippies
pl
UK
/ˈnɪpi/
US
/ˈnɪpi/
Common noun; historic British usage (“Lyons tea-shop waitress”) and extended sense “one that nips”.
Sinonimi
food-server
countergirl
attendant
barmaid
server
waitress

Definizioni

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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