Nipping Definition & Meaning

capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism

capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; "a frigid greeting"; "got a frosty reception

a sharp biting taste; "a nippy cheese" pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings

appreciably or disagreeably cold

strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber" capable of wounding

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

apt to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice" smart and fashionable; "snappy conversation