/ ˈnɪmbl; NAmE / adjective ( nim·bler / ˈnɪmblə(r); NAmE /, nim·blest / ˈnɪmblɪst; NAmE /)
1.
able to move quickly and easily
SYN agile :
You need nimble fingers for that job.
She was extremely nimble on her feet.
2.
( of the mind ) able to think and understand quickly
► nim·bly / ˈnɪmbli; NAmE / adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English nǣmel quick to seize or comprehend , related to niman take , of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation.