Nippin

Nippin

NIP-in ˈnɪpɪn
Adjective

Stinging.

Example Sentences

"That cut's pure nippin."
"Ma eyes are nippin."

Etymology & History

Scots word meaning stinging or painful, from "nip" (to pinch or bite). Describes sharp, stinging pain.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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