HyperDic: nippy

English > 2 senses of the word nippy:
ADJECTIVEallnippya sharp biting taste
allnippy, crisp, frosty, nipping, snappypleasantly cold and invigorating
nippy > pronunciation
Soundsnih'piy
Rhymesaromatherapy ... zippy: 84 rhymes with piy...
English > nippy: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningA sharp biting taste.
Example"a nippy cheese"
Broadertastypleasing to the sense of taste
Nounsnipa tart spicy quality
nipthe taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
English > nippy: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningPleasantly cold and invigorating.
Example "a nippy fall day"
Synonymscrisp, frosty, nipping, snappy
BroadercoldHaving a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
Spanishfresco
Catalanfresc
Nounsnipthe property of being moderately cold

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