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".
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Zippy
Full of energy; lively.
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Nippy
Tending to nip
An exuberant, nippy puppy.
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Zippy
(informal) Energetic and lively.
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Nippy
Sharp or biting
Nippy cheese.
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Zippy
(informal) Quick, speedy.
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Nippy
Bitingly cold
A nippy fall day.
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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
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Nippy
Fast; speedy
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Zippy
Marked by lively action;
A bouncing gait
Bouncy tunes
The peppy and interesting talk
A spirited dance
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Nippy
(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
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Nippy
Inclined to nip; bitey.
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Nippy
Annoying; irritating
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Nippy
(Scotland) sharp in taste
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Nippy
(Scotland) curt
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Nippy
(Scotland) parsimonious
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Nippy
Pleasantly cold and invigorating; - of weather conditions.
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Nippy
Pleasantly cold and invigorating;
Crisp clear nights and frosty mornings
A nipping wind
A nippy fall day
Snappy weather
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