Stinging.
Nippin
NIP-in
ˈnɪpɪn
Adjective
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
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Language
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Formality
informal
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