Definition of the word nippy

Definition of the word nippy

Pronunciation of vocabulary nippy

nippyadjective
nhanh nhẹn
/ˈnɪpi//ˈnɪpi/

Origin of the word nippy

Over time, the word "nip" began to be used to describe a sharp, sudden chill in the air. This might have been because the cold air was seen as "seizing" or "grasping" one's skin. By the 17th century, "nip" had evolved into "nippy," a adjective meaning "cool or chilly." Today, "nippy" is often used to describe a crisp, refreshing breeze on a mild day. So, the next time you step outside on a chilly morning and someone says, "What a nippy day!" you can impress them with your knowledge of the word's chilly origins!

Vocabulary summary nippy

type adjective

meaning cold, numb

meaning agile, nimble, lively

meaning spicy (wine)

type noun

meaning (colloquial) waitress, waitress (at Lai tea shop)

Example of vocabulary nippynamespace

able to move quickly and easily

có thể di chuyển nhanh chóng và dễ dàng

a nippy little sports car
một chiếc xe thể thao nhỏ nhắn
His nippy footwork and ball control won him the match.
Động tác chân nhanh nhẹn và khả năng kiểm soát bóng của anh ấy đã giúp anh ấy giành chiến thắng trong trận đấu.
It's nippy outside, so make sure to bundle up before leaving the house.
Trời bên ngoài rất lạnh, vì vậy hãy nhớ mặc ấm trước khi ra khỏi nhà.
The winter weather had turned the air nippy, causing goosebumps to pop up on exposed skin.
Thời tiết mùa đông làm không khí trở nên lạnh buốt, khiến da thịt lộ ra ngoài nổi da gà.
The nippy morning breeze made me shiver as I stepped outside.
Cơn gió lạnh buổi sáng khiến tôi rùng mình khi bước ra ngoài.