Definition of nimble
1
: quick and light in motion : agile
nimble fingers a nimble climber
2a
: marked by quick, alert, clever conception (see conception sense 3), comprehension (see comprehension sense 1a), or resourcefulness
a nimble mind nimble investors
b
: responsive, sensitive
a nimble listener nothing like playacting to make you nimble in your feelings— Mary Austin
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The first known use of nimble was in the 14th century
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