Dictionary definition · Nip
noun
- (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
- a small drink of liquor"he poured a shot of whiskey"
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- the property of being moderately cold"the chilliness of early morning"
- a tart spicy quality
- a small sharp bite or snip
verb
- squeeze tightly between the fingers"He pinched her behind"
- give a small sharp bite to"The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles"
- sever or remove by pinching or snipping"nip off the flowers"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).