verb🔗ShareTo catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon."The closing door quickly nipped my finger, causing me to yell out in pain. "actionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip."The gardener nipped off the dead rose blossoms to encourage new growth. "actionplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy."The late frost nipped the young tomato plants, killing them before they could produce any fruit. "weathernatureagricultureplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo annoy, as by nipping."My little brother kept nipping at my patience by asking the same question over and over. "actionattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo taunt."His older brother nipped at him about his messy room until he finally cleaned it. "attitudeactioncommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo squeeze or pinch."The toddler nipped his brother's cheek playfully. "sensationbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo steal; especially to cut a purse."A skilled pickpocket nipped a wallet from the tourist's back pocket on the crowded street. "propertypolicelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip."Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
