Definition of 'nip'

Noun

1. a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey"
      Synonyms: shot
2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
      Synonyms: relish flavor flavour sapidity savor savour smack tang
3. the property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
      Synonyms: chilliness coolness
4. a tart spicy quality
      Synonyms: piquance piquancy piquantness tang tanginess zest
5. a small sharp bite or snip
      Synonyms: pinch

Verb

1. squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
      Synonyms: pinch squeeze twinge tweet twitch
2. give a small sharp bite to; "The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles"
3. sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers"
      Synonyms: nip off clip snip snip off

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