Nippyadjective
fast; speedy
Zippyadjective
(informal) Energetic and lively.
Nippyadjective
(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
āGosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.ā;
Zippyadjective
(informal) Quick, speedy.
Nippyadjective
Inclined to nip; bitey.
Zippyadjective
quick and energetic;
āa brisk walk in the parkā; āa lively gaitā; āa merry chaseā; ātraveling at a rattling rateā; āa snappy paceā; āa spanking breezeā;
Nippyadjective
annoying; irritating
Zippyadjective
marked by lively action;
āa bouncing gaitā; ābouncy tunesā; āthe peppy and interesting talkā; āa spirited danceā;
Nippyadjective
(Scotland) sharp in taste
Nippyadjective
(Scotland) curt
Nippyadjective
(Scotland) parsimonious
Nippy
Pleasantly cold and invigorating; - of weather conditions.
Nippyadjective
pleasantly cold and invigorating;
ācrisp clear nights and frosty morningsā; āa nipping windā; āa nippy fall dayā; āsnappy weatherā;
Nippy
A nippy was a waitress who worked in the J. Lyons & Co tea shops and cafƩs in London. Beginning in the late 19th century, a J. Lyons waitress was called a .
āGladysā;