ALL meanings of nips
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N n - verb with object nips Nautical. (of ice) to press (a ship) from opposite sides. to seize (a taut rope) to another rope. 1
- verb without object nips Chiefly British Slang. to leave stealthily; sneak away; flee (often followed by away). 1
- noun nips a small drink of alcoholic liquor; sip: a person who relishes an occasional nip. 1
- noun nips Chiefly British. split (def 27). 1
- idioms nips nip and tuck, with each competitor equaling or closely contesting the speed, scoring, or efforts of the other: It was nip and tuck as to which sailboat would reach port first. 1
- idioms nips nip in the bud. bud1 (def 13). 1
- verb with object nips to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite. 1
- verb with object nips 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 nips to check in growth or development. 1
- verb with object nips to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as a very cold temperature: a cold wind that nips the fingers. 1
- verb with object nips Informal. to snatch away suddenly. 1
- verb with object nips Informal. to defeat (an opponent) by a very close margin; edge. 1
- noun nips Plural form of nip. 1
- verb with object nips Informal. to steal or pilfer. 1