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nipped

The correct spelling is nipped.

How to pronounce nipped

verb

Say it like: Nip-ped

The correct spelling is nipped. To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon. For example: "Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?"

Usage Examples

Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
  2. 2.To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.
  3. 3.To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.
  4. 4.To annoy, as by nipping.
  5. 5.To taunt.

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