Nipping and Nippy

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Nipping adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Usage example: a group of campers waking up to the nipping air of a Rocky Mountain morning

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Nippy is a synonym for nipping. In some cases you can use "Nippy" instead an adjective "Nipping". popular alternative

Nearby Words: nip, nippy, nipped, nipper

Nippy adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Usage example: bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside

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Nipping is a synonym for nippy. You can use "Nipping" instead an adjective "Nippy". popular alternative

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

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