vellicō — meaning in English

English meaning

• nip verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
• pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.

Senses

vellicō is used for these senses in English:

• nip To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
• pinch To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

nip — full definition

1. verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
2. verb To make cold air sting or bite at the skin.
3. verb (informal, British) To go somewhere quickly for a short time.
4. noun A small drink of spirits.
5. noun A sharp bite of cold weather.

pinch — full definition

1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.