adj.
Pronunciation: ' ni-p ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: nip · pi · er ; -est
Date: 1575
1 : marked by a tendency to nip <a nippy dog>
2 : brisk, quick, or nimble in movement : SNAPPY
3 : PUNGENT , SHARP
4 : CHILLY , CHILLING <a nippy day>
– nip · pi · ly \ ' ni-p ə -l ē \ adverb
– nip · pi · ness \ ' ni-p ē -n ə s \ noun