Nippy

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪpi/

Definitions of nippy

adjective describing something that is cold or chilly

Example Sentences

A1 The weather is nippy today.

A2 I need to wear a sweater because it's nippy outside.

B1 The nippy breeze made me shiver as I walked to the store.

B2 Despite the nippy weather, the outdoor concert was still enjoyable.

C1 The nippy air invigorated me as I went for a morning run.

C2 The nippy mountain air was a refreshing change from the city smog.

Examples of nippy in a Sentence

formal The weather was quite nippy this morning, so be sure to dress warmly.

informal I'm feeling a bit nippy, I might need to grab a sweater.

slang It's so nippy out here, I can't feel my fingers!

figurative The criticism from the boss was nippy, but I took it as constructive feedback.

Grammatical Forms of nippy

• past tense: nipped
• plural: nippies
• comparative: nippier
• superlative: nippiest
• present tense: nips
• future tense: will nip
• perfect tense: has nipped
• continuous tense: is nipping
• singular: nippy
• positive degree: nippy
• infinitive: to nip
• gerund: nipping
• participle: nipping

Origin and Evolution of nippy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'nippy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hnappian' meaning to seize or snatch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nippy' evolved to describe something that is sharp, quick, or chilly in temperature, often used to describe weather or a person's demeanor.