nippiness

noun

Definition of nippinessnext
as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness a new nippiness in the mornings hinted at the coming of winter

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  1. chill
  2. bitterness
Noun
  • Leaves are falling, days are shortening, and there’s a chill in the air.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Gently wrap in wax or parchment paper, twist the ends, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 2 days ahead of time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of chill
Noun
  • The salmoriglio, a Calabrian condiment with garlic and herbs similar to chimichurri, features dandelion greens, their bitterness a counter to some of the sweetness.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bitterness
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