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to nip
01
pizzicare, stringere
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Transitive: to nip sth
02
mordere, pizzicare
to give a small, quick bite
Transitive: to nip sth | to nip at sth
03
pizzicare, mordere
to take something away quickly by pinching or squeezing it with force
Transitive: to nip sth
Nip
01
morso, taglio
a small sharp bite or snip
02
un pizzico, una nota piccante
a tart spicy quality
03
fresco, freddo
the property of being moderately cold
04
sapore, morso
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
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termine offensivo, insulto
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
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nipping
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nipping
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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.
