NIPPY


Meaning of NIPPY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɪpi ]

1.

If the weather is nippy , it is rather cold. ( INFORMAL )

It could get suddenly nippy in the evenings.

= chilly

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

2.

If you describe something or someone as nippy , you mean that they can move very quickly over short distances. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

This nippy new car has fold down rear seats...

ADJ

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