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- [nip-er]
- /ˈnɪp ər/
- /ˈnɪp.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nip-er]
- /ˈnɪp ər/
Definitions of nipper word
- noun nipper a person or thing that nips. 1
- noun nipper Usually, nippers. a device for nipping, as pincers or forceps. 1
- noun nipper one of the two large claws of a crustacean. 1
- noun nipper Metalworking. dog (def 13). 1
- noun nipper nippers, Older Slang. handcuffs. 1
- noun nipper Informal. a small boy. Chiefly British. a costermonger's helper or assistant. 1
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Origin of nipper
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; nip1 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Nipper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nipper popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nipper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nipper
noun nipper
- claw — The claws of a bird or animal are the thin, hard, curved nails at the end of its feet.
- gripper — a person or thing that grips.
- appendage — An appendage is something that is joined to or connected with something larger or more important.
- baby — A baby is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
- rug rat — a child not yet walking
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