Nip ( verb , noun , verb )

(As a verb)

Nip ( verb )

1. To catch or grip with the teeth.
2. To cut or trim off the tip or edge of.
3. To check or suppress at the beginning.
4. To feel a sharp biting sensation from cold.

Origin:

Middle english nippen, from old english nippan; akin to old high german nippen to bite and probably to latin ninguere to wet.

Examples:

1. The puppy nipped at my heel.
2. She nipped off the ends of the green beans.
3. He nipped the rebellion in the bud.
4. I nipped my finger with a pair of scissors.
5. The cold wind nipped at my face.

(As a noun)

Nip ( noun )

1. To catch or grip with the teeth.
2. To cut or trim off the tip or edge of.
3. To check or suppress at the beginning.
4. To feel a sharp biting sensation from cold.

Origin:

Middle english nippen, from old english nippan; akin to old high german nippen to bite and probably to latin ninguere to wet.

Examples:

1. The puppy nipped at my heel.
2. She nipped off the ends of the green beans.
3. He nipped the rebellion in the bud.
4. I nipped my finger with a pair of scissors.
5. The cold wind nipped at my face.

(As a verb)

Nip ( verb )

1. To catch or grip with the teeth.
2. To cut or trim off the tip or edge of.
3. To check or suppress at the beginning.
4. To feel a sharp biting sensation from cold.

Origin:

Middle english nippen, from old english nippan; akin to old high german nippen to bite and probably to latin ninguere to wet.

Examples:

1. The puppy nipped at my heel.
2. She nipped off the ends of the green beans.
3. He nipped the rebellion in the bud.
4. I nipped my finger with a pair of scissors.
5. The cold wind nipped at my face.