Nipping Meaning in English
word · lemma: nip
ˈnɪpɪŋ
NIP-ing
nˈɪpɪŋ
NIP-ing
Definition
'Nipping' means giving a quick, light bite or pinch; it can also describe cold weather that feels sharp or stings.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used informally. Collocates with animals ('the dog is nipping'), people, or weather ('nipping cold'). Often implies something quick and not very painful. In weather, indicates sharp, chilly air. Not the same as 'biting' (stronger, more painful).
Spanish: mordisqueando - pellizcando - frío que picaPortuguese (BR): beliscando - mordiscando - frio cortantePortuguese (PT): beliscando - mordiscando - frio cortanteChinese (Simplified): 咬 - 啃 - 刺骨（寒冷）Chinese (Traditional): 咬 - 啃 - 刺骨（寒冷）Hindi: काटना (हल्का) - चुटकी लेना - तीखी ठंडArabic: يقرص - يعض (برفق) - برد قارسBengali: হালকা কামড়ানো - টকটকে ঠান্ডাRussian: покусывание - пощипывание - морозящий (о погоде)Japanese: かるく噛む - ひりひりする（寒さ）Vietnamese: cắn nhẹ - lạnh buốtKorean: 살짝 깨물기 - 쏴한 추위Turkish: hafifçe ısırmak - keskin soğukUrdu: ہلکے سے کاٹنا - چبھتی ہوئی سردیIndonesian: menggigit ringan - dingin menusuk
Example Sentences
The puppy kept nipping at my fingers.
basic
The cold wind was nipping at our faces.
basic
Stop nipping your sister!
basic
It’s nipping outside—better grab your jacket!
natural
He laughed as the kitten started nipping at his toes.
natural
Every time I reach for food, my parrot tries nipping me.
natural