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 machine was nipping the edges of the paper together to seal the envelope. "actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip."The gardener was nipping off the dead flower heads with small scissors to help the plant grow. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy."The unexpected frost was nipping the early spring blossoms, causing them to turn brown and wilt. "natureplantenvironmentweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo annoy, as by nipping."The little brother was nipping at his older sister by repeatedly asking her questions while she was trying to study. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo taunt."The older brother was nipping at his younger sister, teasing her about her messy room until she cried. "communicationactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo squeeze or pinch."The dog was nipping at my heels playfully. "actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo steal; especially to cut a purse."The pickpocket was nipping wallets from tourists in the crowded market. "propertyactionpolicelawChat 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?"actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or sensation of giving a nip."The puppy's playful nipping at my ankles was annoying, but I knew he was just trying to play. "sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
