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nipping

 

[ ˈnɪpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cold weather

To cause a small sharp stinging pain, especially because of cold weather.

Synonyms

biting, chilling, cutting

Examples of usage

  • The wind was nipping at my cheeks.
  • I could feel the nipping cold on my skin.
Context #2 | Noun

fabric

A slight cut or indentation in the edge of a fabric, usually caused by folding or sewing.

Synonyms

cut, incision, notch

Examples of usage

  • She noticed a nipping in the hem of her dress.
  • The nipping on the tablecloth was a result of poor stitching.

Translations

Translations of the word "nipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortante

🇮🇳 काटने वाला

🇩🇪 beißend

🇮🇩 menggigit

🇺🇦 різкий

🇵🇱 szczypiący

🇯🇵 鋭い

🇫🇷 mordant

🇪🇸 cortante

🇹🇷 keskin

🇰🇷 날카로운

🇸🇦 حاد

🇨🇿 štípavý

🇸🇰 štípajúci

🇨🇳 尖锐的

🇸🇮 ostro

🇮🇸 beitt

🇰🇿 өткір

🇬🇪 მწარე

🇦🇿 iti

🇲🇽 cortante

Etymology

The word 'nipping' originated from Middle English 'nippen', which means 'to pinch or be painful'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term has evolved to encompass both physical sensations and fabric-related descriptions.

See also: nippers, nips.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,432, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.