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nippy

/ˈnɪpi/adjective

उच्चारण निपी

(मौसम) ठंडा, सर्द

Core word

adjectivenippier, nippiest
  1. 1

    informal

    (of the weather) cold

    (मौसम) ठंडा, सर्द

    • It's a bit nippy this morning, so take a jacket.
    • Delhi gets nippy in December.
    • It gets nippy in the hills after sunset.
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    • Wear a sweater, as the evening air is nippy.
    • A nippy wind blew across the cricket ground.

    Synonyms chilly cold

    Opposite warm

  2. 2

    British, informal

    able to move quickly

    तेज़, फुर्तीला

    • a nippy little car
    • He's a nippy winger.
    • The new scooter is small and nippy in traffic.
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    • She is nippy on her feet and easily dodged the ball.
    • A nippy little bus carried us through the narrow lanes.

    Synonyms quick speedy agile

    Opposite slow