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nippy
This term carries a sharp, biting quality when describing temperature, suggesting a chill that is not merely cold but actively irritating to the skin. It is predominantly used in informal, conversational British English to describe weather that requires a light jacket or sweater to avoid discomfort.
When applied to vehicles or movement, the word evokes a sense of briskness and responsiveness. It describes a quality of acceleration and agility rather than raw top speed, often used to praise a small car's ability to navigate tight urban spaces with ease.
Meanings
Examples
It is a bit nippy out here so you should probably wear a coat.
The morning air was nippy and fresh as they walked through the park.
I better grab a scarf because it is getting nippy.
The wind felt nippy against my cheeks during the hike.
This little car is surprisingly nippy in city traffic.
He drove a nippy sports car that could weave through the narrow streets easily.
The new courier bike is quite nippy and helps me make deliveries faster.
I need a nippy little engine for this project to ensure it responds quickly.