How to Pronounce "nip"

word

/ˈnɪp/

nip

/nˈɪp/

nip

Definition

To bite or pinch something lightly, often in a playful or quick way. Also, it can mean to take a small sip of a drink.

American English

/ˈnɪp/

British English

/nˈɪp/

nip

Careful, the cold wind will nip your cheeks.

He took a nip of whiskey to warm up.

The puppy likes to nip my fingers when we play.

If you nip a child, even jokingly, it might hurt.