nipper Meaning & Definition
/ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/
What Does Nipper Mean?
As a noun, nipper means One who, or that which, nips. It is also used to mean Any of various devices (as pincers) for nipping. As a verb, it means To seize (two ropes) together.
Nipper at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | tyke, minor and child |
| Plural | nippers |
| Verb forms | nippers, nippering, nippered |
Nipper Definition (Noun)
- One who, or that which, nips.
- Any of various devices (as pincers) for nipping.
- A child.
- A child aged from 5 to 13 in the Australian surf life-saving clubs.
- A boy working as a navvies' assistant.
- A mosquito.
- One of four foreteeth in a horse.
- A satirist.
- A pickpocket; a young or petty thief.
- A fish, the cunner.
- A European crab (Polybius henslowii).
- The claws of a crab or lobster.
- A young bluefish.
- A machine used by a ticket inspector to stamp passengers' tickets.
- One of a pair of automatically locking handcuffs.
- One of the gloves or mittens worn by fishermen to protect their hands from cold and abrasion.
Nipper as a Verb
- To seize (two ropes) together.
Noun
- (usually in the plural) Any of various devices (as pincers) for nipping.
Synonyms of Nipper
Nipper synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nipper (plural nippers)
nipper (third-person singular simple present nippers, present participle nippering, simple past and past participle nippered)
Words That Rhyme With Nipper
Origin of Nipper
From nip + -er.
Common Questions About Nipper
Is nipper a noun or a verb?
Nipper is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for nipper?
You can replace nipper with words such as tyke, minor and child. See the full list of nipper synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nipper?
The plural of nipper is nippers.
What is the past tense of nipper?
The past tense of nipper is nippered. The present participle is nippering.