noun
nipping
Nipping (noun) means a quick pinch or bite. Example: “The dog gave a playful nipping at his sleeve.”
noun
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A quick pinch or bite.
"The dog gave a playful nipping at his sleeve."
How to use nipping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of giving a quick pinch or bite.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nippings
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The dog gave a playful _____ at his sleeve.
Rhymes for nipping
tipping
dipping
ripping
sipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
clipping
gripping
flipping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nipping” mean?
The word “nipping” means a quick pinch or bite. In plain terms, the act of giving a quick pinch or bite.
How do you use “nipping” in a sentence?
Here is “nipping” used in a sentence: “The dog gave a playful nipping at his sleeve.”
What part of speech is “nipping”?
“Nipping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nipping?
"nipping" (noun) means a quick pinch or bite.
