nippy

See also: Nippy

English

nip +‎ -y

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

(Britain, informal) fast; speedy
- Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)
  A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.
(informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
Inclined to nip; bitey.
- 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed (page 161)
  Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.
(Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
(Scotland) sharp in taste
(Scotland) curt
(Scotland) parsimonious

rather cold (of weather)

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