nip

/nˈɪp/

/ˈnɪp/

[verb] [noun]

to nip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

squeeze tightly between the fingers

synonyms : pinch

squeeze

twinge

twitch

give a small sharp bite to

sever or remove by pinching or snipping

synonyms : clip

Nip

a small sharp bite or snip

synonyms : pinch

a tart spicy quality

synonyms : piquance

the property of being moderately cold

synonyms : chilliness

coolness

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

synonyms : flavor

(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

synonyms : Jap

a small drink of liquor

synonyms : shot

Examples

1. The rebellion was nipped in the bud.

2. It's important to nip this problem in the bud.

3. Inflation will only get worse if the government doesn't do something right now to nip it in the bud.

4. - Thought he said nip. - Spell chair.

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