Nipped

Pronunciation: /nɪpt/

Definitions of nipped

verb to pinch or bite sharply

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy nipped at my shoelaces.

A2 The cold wind nipped at my cheeks as I walked home.

B1 The player nipped the ball away from his opponent and scored a goal.

B2 The frost nipped the delicate flowers in the garden, causing them to wilt.

C1 The detective nipped in and out of the crowd, following the suspect discreetly.

C2 The chef deftly nipped the excess fat off the meat before cooking it to perfection.

Examples of nipped in a Sentence

formal The cold wind nipped at my cheeks as I walked home.

informal I didn't wear a jacket and got nipped by the chilly breeze.

slang I was nipped by the frost this morning on my way to work.

figurative Her sharp words nipped at his self-esteem during the argument.

Grammatical Forms of nipped

• past tense: nipped
• plural: nips
• comparative: more nipped
• superlative: most nipped
• present tense: nip
• future tense: will nip
• perfect tense: have nipped
• continuous tense: is nipping
• singular: nips
• positive degree: nipped
• infinitive: to nip
• gerund: nipping
• participle: nipped

Origin and Evolution of nipped

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nipped' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'hnippian' meaning to pinch or bite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nipped' has evolved to also mean to cut or trim something quickly or sharply, as well as to affect or harm something slightly.