nippy

nip·py

adjective \ˈni-pē\

nip·pi·ernip·pi·est

Definition of NIPPY

1

: marked by a tendency to nip <a nippy dog>

2

: brisk, quick, or nimble in movement : snappy

3

: pungent, sharp

4

: chilly, chilling <a nippy day>

— nip·pi·ly \ˈni-pə-lē\ adverb

— nip·pi·ness \ˈni-pē-nəs\ noun

Examples of NIPPY

1. <bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside>
2. <blue cheese is a little too nippy for my taste>

First Known Use of NIPPY

1575

Related to NIPPY

Synonyms

algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, freezing, frigid, frosty, gelid, glacial, ice-cold, icy, nipping, cold, numbing, polar, shivery, snappy, wintry (also wintery)

Antonyms

ardent, blazing, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, glowing, hot, igneous, molten, piping hot, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, seething, sizzling, sultry, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, warming, white-hot

Related Words

cryogenic, subfreezing, subzero, ultracold; cutting, keen, penetrating, piercing, sharp; bracing, brisk, crisp, invigorating, rigorous; chilled, cooled, frosted, frozen, iced, refrigerated, unheated

Near Antonyms

lukewarm, tepid; heated, overheated, reheated, warmed; snug, toasty, warm; feverish, flushed, inflamed (also enflamed); canicular, equatorial, muggy, steamy, summery, tropical