nippy NIP-ee adjective WS #29
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adjective
quick and agile in movement; cold or chilly; sharp or biting in quality
- The nippy little dog darted between the children's legs as they played in the yard.
- The nippy autumn air made everyone reach for their sweaters and jackets.
- The nippy wind off the lake made the morning jog particularly invigorating.
- The nippy sports car zipped through traffic with remarkable speed and agility.
- Her nippy response to the criticism caught everyone off guard with its sharpness.