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Definition nip in British English

nip verb

verb
/nɪp/
1

to go somewhere quickly and for only a short time

Example

She's just nipped out for some milk.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
1.1

to run or move somewhere quickly

Example

Flynn nipped in to score the winning goal.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed run run runner
2

to bite someone gently

Synonyms and related words
bite bite bite at
2.1

to squeeze something between your thumb and fingers

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
Definition nip in British English