nip

Pronunciation

• enPR: nĭp
• IPA ^(key): /nɪp/
• SAMPA: /nIp/

Verb

Plain form nip

Third-person singular nips

Past tense nipped

Past participle nipped

Present participle nipping

1. To pinch, bite, or clip (something).

   The small dog nipped at her fingers affectionately.