nippy
word
Definition
'Nippy' is an informal word meaning chilly, a little cold, or brisk, especially when talking about the weather. It can also describe something that feels sharp or bites.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and often used in casual conversation to describe slightly cold weather: 'It's a bit nippy today.' Sometimes used humorously or for food or things that have a sharp bite. Not commonly used for extreme cold.
Spanish: fresco - frío (informal) - que muerde (figurado)Portuguese (BR): friozinho - gelado (informal)Portuguese (PT): fresquito - frio (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 有点冷 - 凉飕飕的Chinese (Traditional): 有點冷 - 涼颼颼的Hindi: ठंडा (informal) - झपटा मारने वाला (कम प्रचलित)Arabic: بارد قليلاً - بارد بأسلوب مزعج (غير رسمي)Bengali: ঠান্ডা - শীতলRussian: прохладный - морозныйJapanese: ひんやりした - 肌寒いVietnamese: lạnh se - hơi lạnhKorean: 쌀쌀한 - 약간 차가운Turkish: serin - hafif soğukUrdu: ٹھنڈا - ہلکی سی سردیIndonesian: dingin - agak dingin
Example Sentences
This morning felt really nippy.
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The wind is a bit nippy today.
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It was pretty nippy during our morning walk, huh?
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These autumn evenings are always a touch nippy, but I love the fresh air.
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It's nippy outside, so wear your jacket.
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You might want to grab a scarf—it's getting nippy as the sun goes down.
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