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NIP

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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Nip.

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Nip - as a noun

(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of japanese descent

A small drink of liquor

Example: "He poured a shot of whiskey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flavorflavourrelishsapiditysavorsavoursmacktang
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtastetaste perceptiontaste sensation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of being moderately cold

Example: "The chilliness of early morning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chillinesscoolness

A tart spicy quality

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piquancepiquancypiquantnesstangtanginesszest

A small sharp bite or snip

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinch

Nip - as a verb

Squeeze tightly between the fingers

Example: "He pinched her behind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinchsqueezetweettwingetwitch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grip
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a small sharp bite to

Example: "The queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles"

Sever or remove by pinching or snipping

Example: "Nip off the flowers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clipnip offsnipsnip off

Example Sentences

"She gave me a little nip on the cheek as a sign of affection."
"I felt a nip in the air as the winter approached."
"The dog took a quick nip at the mailman's ankle."
"He took a small nip of whiskey to calm his nerves."
"The baby's cries woke me up, so I gave him a gentle nip on the ear to soothe him."
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Word Game Points

Is NIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is NIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is NIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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