as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
the little nipper can't quite reach the cabinet
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Recent Examples of nippers
Loon Nippers Your nippers will quickly become your best fishing buddy.
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Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nippers
Noun
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One of his friends was Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The eyeball test said the attendance for a boys basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, was bigger than the crowd for the Pitt-Stanford ACC Tournament game played on Tuesday in Charlotte.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Under this rule, the other five teenagers, including four under 18, were charged with first-degree murder as adults for the death of their friend.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McMurtry Automotive Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even when rehearsals began at an old film studio in East London, Daldry and his creative team weren’t sure which lads would make the grade.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Nippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippers. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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