Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nippy

Adjective
/ˈnɪpi/
Definition
Having a sharp, biting, or brisk quality, especially relating to the weather.
Examples
  • It was a nippy morning, so I had to put on my warm jacket.
  • She enjoys the nippy air during autumn walks.
  • The wind was particularly nippy by the coast.
Meaning
Used to describe cold weather that feels sharp and can make one feel uncomfortable.
Synonyms
  • Chilly
  • Cool
  • Brisk
  • Frosty
  • Sharp