Synonyms for Nip

Definition of nip

noun
  1. a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey"
  2. (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
  3. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "nip"

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With 13 alternatives available, "nip" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Nip" in song lyrics

See how nip is used in real songs:

  • "Ganxsta NIP"
    4 Deep — Real
  • "Wassup, it's ya boy Ganksta Nip"
    Ganksta Nip — Psycho Funk
  • "Newspaper read 22 slaughtered by NIP"
    Ganksta NIP — Do You Like Scarry Movies

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