verb🔗SharePincer, pincerTo 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. "La machine pinçait les bords du papier pour sceller l'enveloppe.actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePincer, couperTo 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. "Le jardinier coupait les fleurs fanées avec de petits ciseaux pour aider la plante à pousser.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeler, endommager, détruireTo 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. "Le gel inattendu endommageait les premières fleurs du printemps, les faisant brunir et flétrir.natureplantenvironmentweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgacer, pincerTo annoy, as by nipping."The little brother was nipping at his older sister by repeatedly asking her questions while she was trying to study. "Le petit frère agaçait sa sœur aînée en lui posant sans cesse des questions alors qu'elle essayait d'étudier.actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNarguer, provoquerTo taunt."The older brother was nipping at his younger sister, teasing her about her messy room until she cried. "Le grand frère narguait sa jeune sœur, la taquinant à propos de sa chambre en désordre jusqu'à ce qu'elle pleure.communicationactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePincer, pincerTo squeeze or pinch."The dog was nipping at my heels playfully. "Le chien pinçait mes talons en jouant.actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoler, déroberTo steal; especially to cut a purse."The pickpocket was nipping wallets from tourists in the crowded market. "Le pickpocket volait des portefeuilles aux touristes dans le marché bondé.propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire un saut, aller faire un tourTo make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip."Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"Pourquoi ne vas-tu pas faire un saut chez l'épicier pour du lait ?actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMorsure, pincementThe 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. "Les morsures espiègles du chiot à mes chevilles étaient agaçantes, mais je savais qu'il voulait juste jouer.sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
