adj
nippy
NIH-pee
adj
1
(informal) Uncomfortably cold.
"It's a bit nippy out today, so grab a coat."
2
Quick and agile.
"That little hatchback is surprisingly nippy in city traffic."
How to Use Nippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChilly weather, or something (like a small car) that's quick and easy to maneuver.
When to use it
Casual, everyday British English.
Common pairings
a nippy little car
nippy weather
Word Forms
nippier comparative, Nippys plural, Nippies plural, nippiest superlative
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Etymology
From nip + -y, echoing the way cold air "nips" at the skin.