Nippy and Wintry

Nippy

Nippy adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.
Usage example: bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside

Wintry is a synonym for nippy. In some cases you can use "Wintry" instead an adjective "Nippy".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

Wintry

Wintry adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.
Usage example: a wintry and snowy day

Nippy is a synonym for wintry. You can use "Nippy" instead an adjective "Wintry". informal substitute

Nearby Word: winter
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