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Definition nip in American English

nip verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/nɪp/
1

to bite someone gently

Example

The dog kept nipping +at her fingers playfully.

Example

His teeth nipped at her neck.

Synonyms and related words
bite bite bite at
1.1

to squeeze something between your thumb and fingers

Example

He nipped the end of his cigar and put it in his pocket.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze rub
Definition nip in American English