as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
a new nippiness in the mornings hinted at the coming of winter
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Noun
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Paragons of chill, the equivalent of three buddies drinking a few beers, too tired to get up off their lily pads/sofas.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bitterness is concentrated in the green shoot itself.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Nippiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippiness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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