Nippy vs. Nipply — What's the Difference?

A nippy was a waitress who worked in the J. Lyons & Co tea shops and cafés in London. Beginning in the late 19th century, a J. Lyons waitress was called a "Gladys".

(slang) showing nipples

Tending to nip

Sharp or biting

Bitingly cold

Fast; speedy

(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

Inclined to nip; bitey.

Annoying; irritating

(Scotland) sharp in taste

(Scotland) curt

(Scotland) parsimonious

Pleasantly cold and invigorating; - of weather conditions.

Pleasantly cold and invigorating;