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Nip

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1 Noun

2 Noun (2)

2.1 Etymology

3 Verb

Noun

A small bite, a pinch.
There is a nip in the air - the air/weather is cold.
A nip and tuck affair - a very close match, competition, challenge.

Noun (2)

A Japanese person (usually pejorative).

Etymology

English: Nippon - Romanized version of 日本, the native Japanese name for Japan.

Japanese: nihon: Japan.

Verb

To make a quick , short journey (usually a return journey)

1. - I'm just nipping to the shops
  - I'm just nipping into the garage

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "nip" has five senses:

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The verb "nip" has three senses:

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