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nipped

/nɪpt/

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verb

To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

Examples :

"The closing door quickly nipped my finger, causing me to yell out in pain. "

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To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.

Examples :

"The gardener nipped off the dead rose blossoms to encourage new growth. "

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To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.

Examples :

"The late frost nipped the young tomato plants, killing them before they could produce any fruit. "

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To annoy, as by nipping.

Examples :

"My little brother kept nipping at my patience by asking the same question over and over. "

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Examples :

"His older brother nipped at him about his messy room until he finally cleaned it. "

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To squeeze or pinch.

Examples :

"The toddler nipped his brother's cheek playfully. "

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To steal; especially to cut a purse.

Examples :

"A skilled pickpocket nipped a wallet from the tourist's back pocket on the crowded street. "

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To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.

Examples :

"Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"