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to nip
01
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Transitive: to nip sth
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.
02
to give a small, quick bite
Transitive: to nip sth | to nip at sth
Example
As a sign of affection, the parrot gently nipped its owner 's ear.
The puppy would nip at my heels when it got excited during playtime.
While grooming, the cat may occasionally nip at your hand if it feels irritated.
03
to take something away quickly by pinching or squeezing it with force
Transitive: to nip sth
Example
She nipped the small piece of fabric from the edge of the cloth.
She nipped the label off the new shirt with a quick pinch.
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
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.
