Pesquisar
to nip
01
beliscar, comprimir
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Transitive: to nip sth
Example
She nipped the button on the jacket to fasten it securely.
The child nipped the soft fabric between his thumb and forefinger.
02
morder, dentinhar
to give a small, quick bite
Transitive: to nip sth | to nip at sth
Example
The puppy would nip at my heels when it got excited during playtime.
Be cautious when feeding the parrot; it might nip your fingers if it's not familiar with you.
03
arrancar, egar
to take something away quickly by pinching or squeezing it with force
Transitive: to nip sth
Example
He nipped the flower from the garden and tucked it in his pocket.
He quickly nipped the extra thread off the seam with his fingers.
Nip
01
mordida, picada
a small sharp bite or snip
02
pingo, picante
a tart spicy quality
03
frescor, frio moderado
the property of being moderately cold
04
mordida, pichote
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
05
nipo, japonês (termo ofensivo)
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
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