nip Synonyms
Another word for nip
• noun (Context 1)
A quick, sharp bite or pinch.
"The playful puppy gave my ankle a gentle bite as I walked past."
• verb (Context 2)
To bite, pinch, or squeeze sharply and quickly.
"The crab tried to bite my fingers when I lifted the rock."
• noun (Context 3)
A sharp, biting coldness in the air or weather.
"There was a distinct chill in the autumn air as the sun went down."
• verb (Context 4)
To go or move quickly and lightly for a short distance or brief errand.
"I am just going to pop out to the corner shop for a carton of milk."
• noun (Context 5)
A small sip or draught of a strong alcoholic beverage.
"He took a quick dram of whiskey from his flask to warm up after the hike."
• verb (Context 6)
To damage, check the growth of, or chill sharply (especially of frost or cold wind).
"An unexpected late frost nipped the tender peach blossoms overnight."
• verb (Context 7)
To sever, clip, or remove the tip of something by pinching or cutting.
"The gardener used shears to snip the dead buds off the rosebushes."
Opposites of nip
The opposite of nip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: