nippy Meaning & Definition
/ˈnɪpi/
What Does Nippy Mean?
Nippy is used as an adjective meaning Fast; speedy. It can also mean Rather cold. As a noun, it means Alternative letter-case form of Nippy.
Quick Facts About Nippy
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnɪpi/ |
| Synonyms | cold, crisp and nipping |
| Plural | nippies |
| Comparative / superlative | nippier, nippiest |
Nippy Definition (Adjective)
- Fast; speedy.
- Rather cold.
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
- Inclined to nip; bitey.
- Annoying; irritating.
- Sharp in taste.
- Spicy tasting.
- Curt.
- Parsimonious.
- (Slang) The quality of being made of nips.
Nippy as a Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Nippy.
Adjective
- Of the weather, rather cold.
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
Synonyms of Nippy
Nippy synonyms and antonyms →Nippy in a Sentence
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
Word Forms & Grammar
nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)
nippy (plural nippies)
Words That Rhyme With Nippy
Origin of Nippy
From nip + -y.
Common Questions About Nippy
Is nippy an adjective or a noun?
Nippy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for nippy?
You can replace nippy with words such as cold, crisp and nipping. See the full list of nippy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nippy?
The plural of nippy is nippies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of nippy?
The comparative form is nippier and the superlative form is nippiest.