Nipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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nipped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To nip means to pinch or to bite lightly. It's often used to describe the action of taking a small amount from something or to refer to a slight, often sharp sensation. This term can also imply a quick, sudden movement, typically resulting in a small amount of harm or discomfort. In a broader sense, it can refer to a brief or sudden effect which can apply to temperature, spirits, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

bite, cut, nip, pinch, sting

Examples of usage

  • The dog nipped at my heels.
  • She nipped a bit of chocolate from the cake.
  • The cold wind nipped at our faces.
  • He nipped the conversation in the bud.

Translations

Translations of the word "nipped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mordido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gekniffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicubit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‰ะตะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukฤ…szony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™›ใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pellizcado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑsฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kousnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhryznutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ’ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piknjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bitinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะนา›ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mordido

Etymology

The word 'nip' originates from the Middle English term 'nippen', which is believed to derive from the Old English 'nippa', meaning 'to bite or pinch'. The evolution of the term reflects a common theme in the English language where words related to physical actions find their roots in descriptive verbs. The term has been in use since at least the 14th century, indicating a continuous presence in the English vernacular. Over time, 'nip' has also been adapted into idiomatic expressions and varied contexts, showcasing its versatility in communicating quick, often abrupt actions or sensations. In contemporary usage, it can imply both a literal action, such as an animal nibbling, and figurative meanings, such as reducing the enthusiasm of an event or situation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,582, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.