nippy

nip +‎ -y

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪpi/

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• Rhymes: -ɪpi

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (UK, informal) fast; speedy
   • c. 2000, Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)

     A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.

2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

   Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
   • 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed, page 161:

     Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.

4. (Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
5. (Scotland) sharp in taste
6. (Scotland) curt
7. (Scotland) parsimonious