nip in Irish
nip in Irish is liomóg, fídeog — nip means to pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
nip in Irish
liomóg
A playful bite.
fídeog
A small amount of food or drink, (particularly) a small amount of liquor.
What does "nip" mean?
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verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
"The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk."
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verb To make cold air sting or bite at the skin.
"The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home."
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verb (informal, British) To go somewhere quickly for a short time.
"I'll just nip to the shop for some milk."
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noun A small drink of spirits.
"He took a nip of whisky to warm up."
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nip in a sentence
- The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk.
- Careful, the crab will nip your fingers.
- The frost nipped at our noses on the walk home.
- I'll just nip to the shop for some milk.
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What is "nip" in Irish?
"nip" in Irish is liomóg, fídeog. nip means: To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
How do you use "nip" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy nipped at my heels the whole walk." In Irish, "nip" is liomóg, fídeog.
Are there other ways to say "nip" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "nip": liomóg, fídeog.
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