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to nip
01
pincer, serrer
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Transitive: to nip sth
02
mordre, pincer
to give a small, quick bite
Transitive: to nip sth | to nip at sth
03
pincer, grignoter
to take something away quickly by pinching or squeezing it with force
Transitive: to nip sth
Nip
01
morsure, coup
a small sharp bite or snip
02
un piquant, une acidité
a tart spicy quality
03
fraîcheur, frisson
the property of being moderately cold
04
goutte, pincée
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
05
terme péjoratif, insulte
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
nip
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nipper
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nipper
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nipping
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nipping
adj
Exemple
The child nipped the soft fabric between his thumb and forefinger.
He nipped the flower between his fingers to pull off the petals.
She nipped the corner of the paper to make a crease.
She nipped the button on the jacket to fasten it securely.
As a sign of affection, the parrot gently nipped its owner's ear.
