nip

[nip] / nɪp /

NOUN

swallow, taste

Synonyms

STRONG

bite catch dram drop finger jolt morsel mouthful nibble pinch portion shot sip slug snifter

WEAK

soupçon toothful

Antonyms

STRONG

lot

VERB

bite; take small part

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nibble snap

STRONG

catch clip compress grip munch pinch snag snip squeeze tweak twinge twitch

WEAK

nab at sink teeth into take a chunk out of

Antonyms

STRONG

expand free give let go release uncompress

WEAK

allow encourage gorge permit

VERB

stop, thwart

Synonyms

STRONG

arrest balk blight check dash end frustrate

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist encourage help

WEAK

allow gorge permit

Example Sentences

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She's said to have nipped down to the Ritz to use the facilities before a ladies' toilet was installed in Parliament's neo-gothic palace.

From BBC

So the money bouquet culture is unlikely to be nipped in the bud any time soon.

From BBC

The dragon darted forward and nipped his fingertip.

From Literature

Gelifen nipped Mal in greeting and then crouched over a bowl of cream, his long tail twitching, his wings fluttering with pleasure.

From Literature

Shelter workers mentioned a previous bite but characterized it as a nip at the heels and “not a big deal,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times