The meaning of NIPPING is sharp, chilling.

More children will be nipping home at dinner time, particularly those with a long distance to travel.

NIPPING definition: sharp or biting, as cold. See examples of nipping used in a sentence.

Define nipping. nipping synonyms, nipping pronunciation, nipping translation, English dictionary definition of nipping. adj. 1. Sharp and biting, as the cold. 2. Bitingly sarcastic. nip′ping·ly adv. …

to affect sharply and painfully, as extreme cold does: [no object] The cold was nipping at our faces. [~ + object] The cold nipped our faces. to steal:[~ + object] nipped a few coins from my …

2 meanings: 1. sharp and biting 2. sarcastic; bitter.... Click for more definitions.

Nipping can be seen as a form of communication among animals, indicating boundaries or playful intentions. In young children, gentle nipping during play can be a way to explore sensory …

She tried to imagine what the tide looked like, coming in and going out, nipping at the sand like a little dog, heedless of people and their machinations.

The meaning of NIP is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch, bite. How to use nip in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word nipping, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.