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Nippy vs. Zippy — What's the Difference?

Nippy vs. Zippy — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Nippy and Zippy

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Nippy

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".

Zippy

Full of energy; lively.

Nippy

Tending to nip
An exuberant, nippy puppy.

Zippy

(informal) Energetic and lively.

Nippy

Sharp or biting
Nippy cheese.
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Zippy

(informal) Quick, speedy.

Nippy

Bitingly cold
A nippy fall day.

Zippy

Quick and energetic;
A brisk walk in the park
A lively gait
A merry chase
Traveling at a rattling rate
A snappy pace
A spanking breeze

Nippy

Fast; speedy

Zippy

Marked by lively action;
A bouncing gait
Bouncy tunes
The peppy and interesting talk
A spirited dance

Nippy

(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

Nippy

Inclined to nip; bitey.

Nippy

Annoying; irritating

Nippy

(Scotland) sharp in taste

Nippy

(Scotland) curt

Nippy

(Scotland) parsimonious

Nippy

Pleasantly cold and invigorating; - of weather conditions.

Nippy

Pleasantly cold and invigorating;
Crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
A nipping wind
A nippy fall day
Snappy weather

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