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to nip
01
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
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
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
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
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