nipping

[ˈnɪpɪŋ]

nipping Definition

  • 1cold enough to cause discomfort by biting into the skin
  • 2pinching or squeezing something sharply

Using nipping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nipping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The nipping wind made me shiver.

  • Example

    She gave his ear a nipping pinch.

  • Example

    The dog was nipping at my heels.

nipping Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: nipping in Brief

The adjective 'nipping' [ˈnɪpɪŋ] describes cold weather that is severe enough to cause discomfort by biting into the skin. It can also mean pinching or squeezing something sharply, as in 'She gave his ear a nipping pinch.'