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as in chilly
having a low or subnormal temperature
bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside
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2
as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
blue cheese is a little too nippy for my taste
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as in brisk
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
racing around the neighborhood on a nippy scooter
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
a nippy wind that chilled parade watchers to the bone
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Recent Examples of nippy
That from a man small in stature but nippy and tenacious, not to mention technically gifted—these characteristics have kept him at the top level in Spain.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The black option looks unquestionably upscale, and the brown version, with its creamy shearling and vintage aviator vibes, just begs to be worn on a nippy night out.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Carlson also says layering is key: Coachella is scorching hot during the day, and gets nippy come nighttime.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, there are tons of versatile travel pants on the market that are perfect for nippy spring days and keep their cool well into the summer.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The black option looks unquestionably upscale, and the brown version, with its creamy shearling and vintage aviator vibes, just begs to be worn on a nippy night out.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Carlson also says layering is key: Coachella is scorching hot during the day, and gets nippy come nighttime.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, there are tons of versatile travel pants on the market that are perfect for nippy spring days and keep their cool well into the summer.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nippy
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During the colder months, that uniform relies on a lightweight jacket to keep me comfortable on chilly LA mornings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2025
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News how Shepard reacted to watching her steamy scenes with Brody, 44, in the spicy series.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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This weekend’s electrifying showdown at the Etihad between Manchester City and Liverpool just got spicier.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although few may recognize his name, the footage of Hill, captured on Abraham Zapruder's chilling home movie of the shooting, provided some of the most indelible images of Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Although few may recognize his name, the footage of Hill, captured on Abraham Zapruder’s chilling home movie of the assassination, provided some of the most indelible images of Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.—
Jack Dura,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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This will act to push colder air back into portions of the Lower 48 states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2016, Phoenix PD’s Cold Case Homicide Unit decided to conduct a full review of what had become the department’s oldest cold case.—
Dawn Sawyer,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The book features some of the standard fare of the mystery: There are bodies and clues, suspects and investigations, a pungent sense of fear and unease.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the background, slushie machines started to whirr, and a pungent vat of oil sizzled.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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With Cash App monthly active users stagnating at 57 million for the last few quarters, the company is focused on engagement rather than rapid user acquisition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Yet these numbers also raise serious questions about the sustainability of such rapid token creation and the implications for investors drawn into what essentially amounts to a high-stakes lottery.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bridges’ Slow Magic, due April 12 in record stores and April 11 online, is a deeply enjoyable collection that unearths the stoned camaraderie of some profoundly chill Wednesday-night hangouts.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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But while the vibe of your home gym might be chill, your programming shouldn’t be—and research shows that any well-rounded workout routine should include weight training.—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Nippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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