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to nip
01
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Transitive: to nip sth
02
to give a small, quick bite
Transitive: to nip sth | to nip at sth
03
to take something away quickly by pinching or squeezing it with force
Transitive: to nip sth
Nip
01
a small sharp bite or snip
02
a tart spicy quality
03
the property of being moderately cold
04
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
05
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
nip
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nipper
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nipper
n
nipping
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nipping
adj
Example
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 button on the jacket to fasten it securely.
She nipped the corner of the paper to make a crease.
As a sign of affection, the parrot gently nipped its owner's ear.
