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Vocabulary Entry
nip
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small bite or pinch.
Example Sentences
"The insect gave me a sharp nip on my arm."
"She felt a nip in the air as she stepped outside."
"The dog playfully took a nip at the child's shoelace."
V
verb
To bite or pinch sharply.
Example Sentences
"The puppy likes to nip at my fingers when I play with him."
"Be careful not to nip your fingers while cutting the paper."
"The cold wind began to nip at my face as the sun went down."