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nipped

nip
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nip]
    • /nɪp/
    • /nɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nip]
    • /nɪp/

Definitions of nipped word

  • verb with object nipped to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite. 1
  • verb with object nipped to take off by pinching, biting, or snipping (usually followed by off): He nipped off a piece of steak and gave it to the dog. 1
  • verb with object nipped to check in growth or development. 1
  • verb with object nipped to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as a very cold temperature: a cold wind that nips the fingers. 1
  • verb with object nipped Informal. to snatch away suddenly. 1
  • verb with object nipped Informal. to defeat (an opponent) by a very close margin; edge. 1

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Origin of nipped

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English nyppe to pinch < Old Norse hnippa to poke, thrust

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Parts of speech for Nipped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nipped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for nipped

noun nipped

  • pinched — to squeeze or compress between the finger and thumb, the teeth, the jaws of an instrument, or the like.
  • tweaked — to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist: to tweak someone's ear; to tweak someone's nose.
  • grasped — to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
  • grabbed — to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch: He grabbed me by the collar.
  • tasted — to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by taking some into the mouth: to taste food.

verb nipped

  • compressed — Compressed air or gas is squeezed into a small space or container and is therefore at a higher pressure than normal. It is used especially as a source of power for machines.
  • gripped — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
  • snapped — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
  • clipped — Clipped means neatly cut.
  • munched — to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.

Antonyms for nipped

verb nipped

  • expanded — Being or having been enlarged, extended, or broadened, in particular.
  • freed — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
  • gave — simple past tense of give.
  • released — to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
  • allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.

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