Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   nippy

   /ˈnɪpi/

   adjective

   • 1. able to move quickly; nimble: British "a very nippy scrum half" Similar agilelithesprightlyacrobaticlight-footednimble-footedlightlight on one's feetfleet-footedsprylivelyactivegracefulsupplelimberlissomflexibleskilfuldeftdexterousadroitinformal:twinkle-toedliterary:fleetlightsomeOpposite lumberingclumsy
   • ▪ (of a motor vehicle) able to accelerate quickly: "the new Saab is very nippy and jolly safe when overtaking" Similar with good accelerationfastquickbrisklivelyinformal:zippyOpposite slow
   • 2. (of the weather) chilly: "it's a bit nippy this morning" Similar coldchillyicybitterrawOpposite warm
   • 3. (of an animal) having a tendency to nip or bite: "macaws can sometimes be nippy and unpredictable"
   • 4. (of food) sharp-tasting; tangy: Scottish, Canadian "nippy Red Leicester"

   noun

   • 1. a waitress in any of the restaurants of J. Lyons & Co. Ltd in London from about 1920 to 1950. informal, historical

   Derivatives

   • 1. nippily adverb
   • 2. nippiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • P

     3

   • P

     3

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does Nippy mean?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! NIPPY definition: 1. able to change speed and direction easily: 2. Nippy weather or air is quite cold: 3. able to…. Learn more.

   NIPPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/nippy

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean if the weather is Nippy?

   • If the weather is nippy, it is rather cold. It could get suddenly nippy in the evenings. If you describe something or someone as nippy, you mean that they can move very quickly over short distances. This nippy new car has fold down rear seats. Barnaby may be 15, but he's nippy and suited to badminton. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

   NIPPY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/nippy

   See all results for this question

   Who was a nippy?

   • A Nippy was someone who could be seen and interacted with every day, and perhaps this was part of the appeal of the concept. J. Lyons was very careful to maintain the Nippy image as wholesome and proper — strict cleanliness standards applied for Nippy uniforms, and before World War II J. Lyons would not hire married women as Nippies.

   Nippy - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippy

   See all results for this question

   Why are Nippies called Nippies?

   • The nickname was chosen because the waitresses tended to nip around speedily as they worked. The term became so ubiquitous it passed into the language via the Oxford English Dictionary. Nippies’ were known for their distinct uniforms, and appeared in advertising, on product packages, and on promotional items.

   Maisons Lyons in Marble Arch - Marble Arch London

   marble-arch.london/culture-blog/maisons-lyons-legacy-in-marble-arch/

   See all results for this question

   What is a nippy car?

   • It’s a bit nippy outside. They are wonderful, little "nippy" vehicles, taking light loads about the country under perfect control and perfectly safe. Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the

   NIPPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/nippy

   See all results for this question

   Do you need a coat for a nippy day?

   • It's a little nippy today - you might need a coat. It’s a bit nippy outside. From momos to thukpa, healthy and warm comfort food is served, fitting for the nippy mountain air. If you come in late fall, pack a sweater for nippy mornings. Even if the weather had not been nippy, the girls would have walked fast, so eager were they to reach the park.

   NIPPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/nippy

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIPPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Nippy can mean quick or agile, or cold or chilly. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples and translations.

   • English (US)

     NIPPY meaning: 1. able to change speed and direction easily:...

   • Znaczenie Nippy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     NIPPY definicja: 1. able to change speed and direction...

   • Nippy Spanish Translation

     NIPPY translate: frío, fresquillo, rápido. Learn more in the...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nippyNippy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nippy

   • Cached

   Nippy means marked by a tendency to nip, brisk, quick, or nimble in movement, pungent, sharp, or chilly. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for nippy.

5. Videos

   • 

     5:32

     youtube.com

     😎 Nippy Meaning - Nippy Definition - Nippy Examples - Nippy Nippily Nippiness Nippily Nippiness

     20 Dec 2023

     738 views

   • 

     0:22

     youtube.com

     Nippy Meaning

     20 Apr 2015

     1K views

   • 

     1:40

     youtube.com

     Types of Nipple

     7 May 2020

     246.8K views

   View all

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIPPY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Nippy can mean chilly, keen, or frosty (of weather), or quick, nimble, or active (of movement or vehicle). It can also mean sharp, tangy, or biting (of taste or dog).

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › nippyNippy - definition of nippy by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › nippy

   • Cached

   Nippy means chilly, cold, sharp, or nimble, depending on the context. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of nippy in different languages and dictionaries.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › nippyNIPPY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › nippy

   • Cached

   Nippy means chilly, sharp, or nimble, depending on the context. Learn how to use this adjective in different situations with examples from various sources.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › nippyNIPPY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › nippy

   • Cached

   If you describe something or someone as nippy, you mean that they can move very quickly over short distances.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNIPPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

    • Cached

    Nippy can mean either quick or cold, depending on the context. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see how it is pronounced and translated in different languages.