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Definition of Nip
Nip
nip


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(noun)
(noun) merely the tiniest portion of;

e.g. There is only a nip of lemon in the pie.

(verb)
to catch hold and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points, such as pinching;

e.g. The dog liked to nip at heels in order to herd the sheep.

(verb)
to sever by pinching, or to destroy growth or progress;

e.g. She decided to nip any idea that they could be anything more than friends.

(verb)
make numb with chill or injure;

e.g. There was a sure nip in the air that indicated oncoming rain.

(verb)
snatch away or steal;

e.g. Se needed to nip away a bit of bread for the other children.

(verb)
(British) to take a quick trip;

e.g. She had to nip away to get a few things before the storm rolled in.

(noun)
small sip or gulp of liquor;

e.g. He offered her a nip from his flask.

(verb)
to take liquor in nips or small sips, also known as having a tipple;

e.g. They were asked to nip until they were called to duty.




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